Laura Jane Richardson [1] (née Strickland; born 11 December 1963) [1] [2] is a active United States Army general who last served as the commander of United States Southern Command from 2021 to 2024. Prior to that, she was the commanding general of United States Army North from 2019 to 2021.

Dec 2, 2024 · SACRAMENTO, California – January 6, 2025 – State Senator Laura Richardson, fresh off her historic November 2024 election victory as the first woman of color to represent the 35th Senate District, has been named Assistant Majority Whip of the California Senate.

General Laura J. Richardson is a native of Northglenn, Colorado and a graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado. She was commissioned into the U.S. Army and trained as...

Laura Richardson (born April 14, 1962) is an American politician who has served as a member of the California State Senate from the 35th district since 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as the U.S. representative for …

Mar 27, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Gen. Laura Richardson, U.S. Southern Command’s first female commander, has commanded at the tactical, operational and strategic level. She commanded an assault...

Aug 16, 2021 · Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, who grew up in Northglenn and was an All America swimmer at Northglenn High School, poses for this 2017 portrait at the Pentagon. Richardson was just confirmed by the Senate for promotion to four-star general and a top command position.

Elected in November 2024 to represent California’s 35th Senate District, Senator Laura Richardson is deeply committed to improving the lives of residents in communities across the district she represents. She began her career in public service long …

Senator Laura Richardson is deeply committed to improving the lives of residents in communities across the district she represents...

Mar 6, 2021 · Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nomination: Army Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson for appointment to the grade of general, and...

Aug 12, 2021 · Army Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson was confirmed by the Senate in a unanimous voice vote on Wednesday to become the next commander of U.S. Southern Command, which will make her just the...