Colonel Michael F. Kloepper is a 1997 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, a 2015 graduate of the Kenan Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a 2021 Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA. He is an Infantry Officer, Ranger qualified, and a Master Parachutist. 

Mike’s formative assignments include Commander, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry (ABN); Commander, Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment; Operations Officer, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment; Commander, 2d Battalion, 503d Infantry (ABN) “The Rock”; Commander, 3d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment; Deputy Commander for Support, 75th Ranger Regiment, and Commander of the 173d Airborne Brigade. Mike is currently serving as the Brigade Tactical Officer, United States Corps of Cadets, at West Point, NY. 

Mike has deployed iteratively to both Afghanistan and Iraq in a variety of staff and Command positions. His awards and decorations include the Combat Infantry’s Badge, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star w/Valor, and the Purple Heart. 

Mike is an avid outdoorsman and fitness enthusiast.