Edward Soriano

Who is Edward Soriano?

Lieutenant General Edward Soriano is the highest-ranking Filipino American officer to have served in the United States military, and the first promoted to a general officer. Born in the Philippines, Soriano moved with his family to the United States and graduated from Salinas High School before being commissioned as an officer through Army ROTC at San Jose State University.

Soriano served with infantry units throughout the United States, Korea, and in Germany. Later Soriano was a liaison officer during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and deployed during Operation Joint Endeavor; he retired in March 2005. Since retiring from the Army, Soriano has worked for the aerospace and defense technology company Northrop Grumman and has sat on various boards of directors.