Deputy to the Garrison Commander

Mr. Stephen P. Bickel assumed his current duties as Deputy to the Garrison Commander on June 14, 2021. His previous assignment was as Deputy to the Garrison Commander of United States Army Garrison Fort A.P. Hill, VA.

Mr. Bickel is a career member of the Army Civilian Corps.  Since becoming an Army Civilian, he has served in a variety of staff positions in Headquarters, Department of the Army and the U.S. Army Installation Management Command. His prior positions include Acting Chief of Current Operations, Installation Planning Specialist, Program Manager, and Strategic Planner.

His awards include the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal (2021), Superior Civilian Service Award (2017), Commander’s Award for Civilian Service (2016) and the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Civilian Service (2012).

A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the Pennsylvania State University in 2000 and a Masters of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College in 2018.