Brigadier General Kevin Jarrard was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps after graduating from The Citadel in 1995. An infantry officer, he has served in various command and staff billets in the United States and abroad in Africa, South America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, including two tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

As a Lieutenant Colonel, he commanded 3d Force Reconnaissance Company and Security Cooperation Team - Jordan. After promotion to Colonel, he was assigned as the Deputy Chief of Staff at Marine Forces South and subsequently commanded a Marine Advisor Company with a second command tour as the Senior Advisor to the Marine Corps Reserve Artillery Regiment. As a General Officer, he served as the Assistant Division Commander of 1st Marine Division and Deputy Commanding General, II MEF (Mobilization), and Commander Task Force 61.2, U.S. Sixth Fleet.

In addition to earning undergraduate degrees in history and education, Brigadier General Jarrard completed two graduate degrees, one in National Security Studies from the U.S. Army War College and the other in Education from the University of North Georgia. His military training includes U.S. Army Ranger and Airborne schools and a variety of specialized infantry, reconnaissance, and anti-terrorism courses.

Brigadier General Jarrard assumed duties as the Commanding General of 4th Marine Division in May of 2024.