Major Mitchell Morgan Creel serves as the Deputy Commander of the Mobile District, US Army Corps of Engineer which encompasses over 1,250 personnel and delivers a program in excess of $2 billion across the full portfolio of USACE capabilities.
He most recently served as the Brigade Operations Officer for 4th Cavalry Brigade (MFTB) First Army at Fort Knox, KY. He began his service to the Army in 2006 in the 1438th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 1140th Engineer Battalion, 35th Engineer Brigade with the Missouri Army National Guard.
Previous assignments include Platoon Leader and Executive officer 92nd Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade; Assistance Operations Officer and Battalion Logistic Officer, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade, 1st Infantry Division; 41st Engineer Clearance Company Commander, 4h Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade; Observer Controller and Trainer, Sidewinder Team, OPS Group National Training Center; ECCC Instructor, Headquarters Headquarters Company, 1st Engineer Brigade; Battalion Executive Office 1-410th Brigade Engineer Battalion and 3-409th Brigade Support Battalion; Brigade Operations Officer 4th Cavalry Brigade, Division East, First Army.
MAJ Creel holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice, Columbia College; Master of Public Administration (MPA), Webster University; Master of Operational Studies, CGSOC. He is a graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff Officer College, Engineer Captain’s Career Course, Engineer Basic Officer Leader Course, Joint Engineer Officer Course, Support Operations Planning Course and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Personal awards include the Bronze Star Medal (1 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (1 OLC), Army Recruiting Ribbon, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Award. His decorations German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency (Gold) and the Army Basic Instructor Badge. He is a recipient of Engineer Regiment’s Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal.