D/1-506 IN Commander's Biography

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Paul B. BednarCPT Paul Bednar is originally from Alexandria, VA. CPT Bednar was commissioned into the Infantry branch from West Point in December 1998.

After completing the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Airborne School, and Ranger School, he was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, Ft Drum, New York. CPT Bednar served as a rifle platoon leader, company executive officer, battalion S-3 Air, battalion S-5, and battalion S-1 in 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment.

CPT Bednar served as the Battalion Adjutant in 1st Battalion 506th Infantry Regiment while in Korea and its subsequent deployment to Iraq. CPT Bednar is currently the company commander for Destroyer Company, 1-506.

CPT Bednar holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy and has earned the Ranger Tab and the Airborne, Air Assault, and Combat Infantryman Badges. His awards include the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal (1 OLC).