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List of United States Army lieutenant generals since 2020

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The rank of lieutenant general (or three-star general) is the second-highest rank normally achievable in the United States Army, and the first to have a specific number of authorized positions for it set by statute. It ranks above major general (two-star general) and below general (four-star general).

There have been 90 lieutenant generals in the U.S. Army since 1 January 2020, seven of whom were promoted to four-star general. All 90 achieved that rank while on active duty in the U.S. Army. Lieutenant generals entered the Army via several paths: 50 were commissioned via Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) at a civilian university, 26 via the U.S. Military Academy (USMA), eight via ROTC at a senior military college, four via Officer Candidate School (OCS), one via ROTC at a military junior college, and one via direct commission (direct).

List of generals

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Entries in the following list of lieutenant generals are indexed by the numerical order in which each officer was promoted to that rank while on active duty, or by an asterisk (*) if the officer did not serve in that rank while on active duty in the U.S. Army or was promoted to four-star rank while on active duty in the U.S. Army. Each entry lists the general's name, date of rank,[a] active-duty positions held while serving at three-star rank,[b] number of years of active-duty service at three-star rank (Yrs),[c] year commissioned and source of commission,[d] number of years in commission when promoted to three-star rank (YC),[e] and other biographical notes.[f]

List of U.S. Army lieutenant generals since 2020
# Name Photo Date of rank[a] Position[b] Yrs[c] Commission[d] YC[e] Notes[f]
1 Douglas M. Gabram 22 Jan 2020[1] 2 1984 (ROTC) 36
* Randy A. George 4 Feb 2020[2] 2 1988 (USMA) 32 (1964–        )[g][h] Promoted to general, 5 Aug 2022.
2 Robert L. Marion 2 May 2020   4 1988 (ROTC) 32
3 David G. Bassett 4 Jun 2020   3 1988 (ROTC) 32
4 Flem B. Walker Jr. 2 Jul 2020[3] 2 1987 (ROTC) 33
5 Thomas H. Todd III 13 Jul 2020  
  • Deputy Commanding General, Acquisition and Systems Management, U.S. Army Futures Command/Director, Combat Systems Directorate (DCG-ASM/DIRCSD), 2020–2022.
  • Deputy Commanding General, Acquisition and Systems/Chief Information Officer, U.S. Army Futures Command/Director (DCG-A&S/CIO), 2022–2023.
 3 1989 (Citadel) 31
6 Michael L. Howard 21 Jul 2020[4] 2 1986 (ROTC) 34
7 Jody J. Daniels 28 Jul 2020   4 1983 (ROTC) 37 (c. 1962–        ) First woman to lead the U.S. Army Reserve.[5]
* Gary M. Brito 2 Aug 2020[6] 2 1987 (ROTC) 33 (1964–        ) Promoted to general, 8 Sep 2022.
8 Jon A. Jensen 3 Aug 2020[i] 4 1989 (OCS) 31 (1963–        )
9 Roger L. Cloutier Jr. 4 Aug 2020[8] 2 1988 (ROTC) 32 (1965–        )
10 John B. Morrison Jr. 4 Aug 2020  
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, Cyber, Army Staff (DCS G-6), 2020–2024.
 4 1986 (ROTC) 34
11 John S. Kolasheski 4 Aug 2020   4 1989 (ROTC) 31
12 Paul T. Calvert 9 Sep 2020   4 1987 (NGC)[j] 33
13 Scott A. Spellmon 10 Sep 2020   4 1986 (USMA) 34 (1963–        )
14 Laura A. Potter 14 Sep 2020  
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Army Staff (DCS G-2), 2020–2024.
  • Director, Army Staff (DAS), 2024–present.
 4 1989 (ROTC) 31 (c. 1971–        )
* James J. Mingus 1 Oct 2020   4 1985 (ROTC) 35 (1964–        )[g] Promoted to general, 3 Jan 2024.
15 Willard M. Burleson III 2 Oct 2020   4 1988 (USMA) 32 (1965–        )
16 D. Scott McKean 2 Nov 2020  
  • Deputy Commanding General, Futures and Concepts, U.S. Army Futures Command/Director, Futures and Concepts Center (DCG-FC/DIRFCC), 2020–2024.
 4 1990 (USMA) 30 (1968–        )
17 A. C. Roper Jr. 4 May 2021   3 1983 (ROTC) 38 (1963–        ) First African-American in the U.S. Army Reserve to achieve the rank of lieutenant general.[9]
18 Maria R. Gervais   28 May 2021[10] 3 1987 (ROTC) 34
19 Erik C. Peterson 2 Jun 2021   3 1986 (ROTC) 35
20 Antonio A. Aguto Jr. 8 Jul 2021   3 1988 (USMA) 33 (1966–        )
21 Stuart W. Risch 12 Jul 2021   3 1984 (ROTC) 37
22 Paul A. Chamberlain 2 Aug 2021   3 1988 (ROTC) 33
* Ronald P. Clark 4 Aug 2021   3 1988 (USMA) 33 (1966–        ) Promoted to general, 8 Nov 2024.
23 Jonathan P. Braga 13 Aug 2021   3 1991 (USMA) 30 (1969–        )
24 Donna W. Martin 2 Sep 2021   3 1988 (ROTC) 33 (c. 1966–        ) Provost Marshal General, U.S. Army, 2020–2021. First woman to be Inspector General of the United States Army.[11]
25 John R. Evans Jr. 9 Sep 2021   3 1988 (ROTC) 33 (1966–        )
* Xavier T. Brunson 1 Oct 2021   3 1990 (ROTC) 31 (c. 1965–        )[k] Promoted to general, 20 Dec 2024.
26 Antonio M. Fletcher 15 Oct 2021  
  • Commander, NATO Special Operations Headquarters (CDRNSHQ), 2021–2023.
  • Commander, Allied Special Operations Forces Command (CDRSOFCOM), 2023–2024.[12]
 3 1989 (USMA) 32
27 Michael R. Fenzel 2 Nov 2021   3 1989 (ROTC) 32 (1967–        )
* Christopher T. Donahue 11 Mar 2022   2 1992 (USMA) 30 (1969–        ) Promoted to general, 10 Dec 2024.
* Charles R. Hamilton 6 Apr 2022  
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Army Staff (DCS G-4), 2022–2023.
 1 1988 (OCS) 34 (1967–        ) Promoted to general, 16 Mar 2023.
28 Maria B. Barrett 3 May 2022  
  • Commanding General, U.S. Army Cyber Command/Commander, Joint Force Headquarters - U.S. Army Cyber Command (CG ARCYBER/CDRJFHQ-ARCYBER), 2022–present.
 2 1988 (ROTC) 34
29 Douglas A. Sims II 10 Jun 2022   2 1991 (USMA) 31 (1968–        )
30 Steven W. Gilland 27 Jun 2022   2 1990 (USMA) 32 (1968–        )
31 John P. Sullivan 30 Jun 2022   2 1987 (ROTC) 35
32 Omar J. Jones IV 5 Jul 2022   2 1992 (USMA) 30
33 Patrick D. Frank 7 Jul 2022   2 1989 (ROTC) 33 (1967–        )
34 James B. Jarrard 28 Jul 2022   2 1988 (NGC)[j] 34 (1966–        )
35 Andrew M. Rohling 2 Aug 2022   2 1989 (ROTC) 33
36 Douglas F. Stitt 5 Aug 2022   2 1990 (Norwich) 32
37 Robert A. Rasch Jr. 2 Sep 2022   2 1989 (ROTC) 33
38 Kevin Vereen 21 Sep 2022  
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, Installations, Army Staff (DCS G-9), 2022–2024.
 2 1988 (ROTC) 34 (c. 1970–        ) Provost Marshal General, U.S. Army, 2019–2020.
39 Patrick E. Matlock 3 Oct 2022   2 1988 (USMA) 34 (1965–        ) Son-in-law of Army four-star general Tommy Franks.
40 Milford H. Beagle Jr. 4 Oct 2022   2 1990 (ROTC) 32
41 Richard R. Coffman 4 Oct 2022   2 1989 (ROTC) 33
42 Sean C. Bernabe 4 Oct 2022   2 1992 (USMA) 30 (1970–        )
43 Christopher O. Mohan 30 Nov 2022   2 1989 (ROTC) 33
44 Telita Crosland 3 Jan 2023   1 1993 (USMA) 30
45 Thomas L. James 5 Dec 2023   1 1990 (ROTC)[l] 33 (c. 1968–        ) Served seven years in the enlisted ranks before receiving his commission in 1990.
46 Heidi J. Hoyle 5 Dec 2023  
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Army Staff (DCS G-4), 2023–present.
 1 1994 (USMA) 29
47 David T. Isaacson 15 Dec 2023  
  • Director, Command, Control, Communications and Computers/Cyber and Chief Information Officer, Joint Staff, J6, 2023–present.
 1 1988 (ROTC) 35
48 Anthony R. Hale 3 Jan 2024  
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Army Staff (DCS G-2), 2024–present.
 0 1990 (ROTC) 33
49 Robert M. Collins 3 Jan 2024   0 1992 (ROTC) 32
50 Michele H. Bredenkamp 4 Jan 2024   0 1990 (ROTC) 34
51 David M. Hodne 9 Jan 2024  
  • Deputy Commanding General, Futures and Concepts, U.S. Army Futures Command/Director, Futures and Concepts Center (DCG-FC/DIRFCC), 2024–present.
 0 1991 (USMA) 33 (1969–        )
52 Sean A. Gainey 9 Jan 2024   0 1990 (ROTC) 34
53 William J. Hartman 16 Jan 2024   0 1989 (ROTC) 35
54 Mary K. Izaguirre 25 Jan 2024   0 1991 (direct)[m] 33
55 Mark T. Simerly 2 Feb 2024   0 1984 (ROTC) 30
56 Karl H. Gingrich 2 Feb 2024   0 1990 (ROTC)[14] 34
57 Stephen G. Smith 2 Apr 2024   0 1991 (Citadel) 33
58 John W. Brennan Jr. 3 Apr 2024   0 1990 (ROTC) 34
59 Christopher C. LaNeve 5 Apr 2024   0 1990 (ROTC) 34
60 Charles D. Costanza 8 Apr 2024   0 1991 (USMA)[15] 33 (1969–        )
61 Joseph P. McGee 2 May 2024   0 1990 (USMA) 34 (c. 1967–        )
62 Thomas M. Carden Jr. 4 May 2024[16] 0 1989 (OCS) 35
63 Jered P. Helwig 10 Jul 2024   0 1994 (ROTC) 30
64 Joseph B. Berger III 10 Jul 2024   0 1992 (USMA) 32 (c. 1970–        )
65 Robert D. Harter 1 Aug 2024   0 1988 (Virginia Tech) 36 (c. 1970–        )
66 David J. Francis 1 Aug 2024   0 1989 (ROTC) 35 (c. 1967–        )
67 Brian S. Eifler 2 Aug 2024   0 1990 (ROTC) 34 (1968–        )
68 Jonathan M. Stubbs 3 Aug 2024   0 1995 (OCS)[n] 29 (1972–        )
69 Curtis A. Buzzard 5 Aug 2024   0 1992 (USMA) 32
70 Mark H. Landes 5 Aug 2024[o] 0 1990 (USMA) 34 (1968–        )
71 Kevin D. Admiral 7 Aug 2024   0 1994 (ROTC) 30
72 David Wilson 3 Sep 2024  
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, Installations, Army Staff (DCS G-9), 2024–present.
 0 1991 (Citadel) 33
73 William H. Graham Jr. 13 Sep 2024   0 1989 (ROTC) 35 (c. 1967–        )
74 Joshua M. Rudd 25 Sep 2024   0 1993 (ROTC) 31 (c. 1971–        )
75 Joel B. Vowell 2 Oct 2024   0 1991 (ROTC) 33
76 Paul T. Stanton 4 Oct 2024   0 1995 (USMA) 29 (c. 1973–        )
77 Richard E. Angle 4 Oct 2024   0 1991 (USMA) 33
78 Matthew W. McFarlane 25 Oct 2024   0 1992 (ROTC) 32
79 Edmond M. Brown 2 Nov 2024   0 1994 (Citadel)[21] 30
80 Joseph A. Ryan 4 Nov 2024   0 1991 (USMA)[22] 33 (c. 1970–        )
81 Allan M. Pepin 3 Dec 2024   0 1988 (ROTC)[23] 36 (c. 1966–        )
82 Gregory K. Anderson 6 Dec 2024   0 1991 (USMA) 33
83 Johnny K. Davis 20 Dec 2024   0 1989 (NMMI) 35

Timeline

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2020–present

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Johnny K. DavisGregory K. AndersonAllan PepinJoseph A. RyanEdmond BrownMatthew McFarlaneRichard E. AnglePaul T. StantonJoel B. VowellJoshua RuddWilliam H. Graham Jr.David Wilson (U.S. Army general)Kevin AdmiralMark H. LandesCurtis A. BuzzardJonathan StubbsBrian S. EiflerDavid J. Francis (general)Robert HarterJoseph B. Berger IIIJered HelwigThomas CardenJoseph McGee (general)Charles CostanzaChristopher LaNeveJohn W. BrennanStephen G. Smith (general)Karl GingrichMark SimerlyMary KruegerWilliam J. HartmanSean GaineyDavid HodneMichele BredenkampRobert M. CollinsAnthony R. HaleDavid IsaacsonHeidi J. HoyleThomas L. JamesTelita CroslandChristopher MohanSean BernabeRichard R. CoffmanMilford Beagle Jr.Patrick MatlockKevin VereenRobert A. RaschDouglas StittAndrew RohlingJames JarrardPatrick FrankOmar J. Jones IVJohn P. Sullivan (general)Steven W. GillandDouglas A. Sims IIMaria B. BarrettCharles R. HamiltonChris Donahue (general)Michael R. FenzelAntonio M. FletcherXavier BrunsonJohn R. Evans Jr.Donna W. MartinJonathan P. BragaRonald P. ClarkPaul A. ChamberlainStuart W. RischAntonio AgutoErik C. Peterson (general)Maria GervaisA. C. RoperScott McKeanWillard BurlesonJames J. MingusLaura A. PotterScott A. SpellmonPaul T. CalvertJohn S. KolasheskiJohn B. MorrisonRoger CloutierJon A. JensenGary BritoJody J. DanielsMichael L. HowardThomas H. Todd IIIFlem WalkerDavid BassettRobert L. MarionRandy GeorgeDouglas GabramWar in Afghanistan (2001–2021)

Background

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Modern use of the rank

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Lt. Gen. A.C. Roper and Lt. Gen. (ret.) Charles D. Luckey unveil Roper's three-star flag on 14 May 2021.
Lt. Gen. Thomas L. James is pinned with his lieutenant general's stars by his family on 15 December 2023.

Aside from the conventional role of lieutenant generals as corps or field army commanders, said billets also include senior staff positions under the authority of the four-star chief and vice chief of staff (such as the director of the Army staff), high-level specialty positions[p] like the judge advocate general,[24] chief of engineers,[25] surgeon general[25] and chief of Army Reserve,[26] deputy commanders of four-star Army commands and the commanders of the Army service component commands.[q] The superintendent of the United States Military Academy has also been a lieutenant general without interruption since 1981, as has been the director of the Army National Guard[27] since 2001.[28]

About 30 to 50 joint service three-star billets exist at any given time that can be occupied by an Army lieutenant general, among the most prestigious being the director of the Joint Staff (DJS), principal staff advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and historically considered a stepping stone to four-star rank.[29] All deputy commanders of the unified combatant commands are of three-star rank,[r] as are directors of Defense Agencies not headed by a civilian such as the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIRDIA).[30] Internationally-based three-star positions include the United States military representative to the NATO Military Committee (USMILREP) and the security coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian National Authority. All nominees for three-star rank must be confirmed via majority by the Senate before the appointee can take office and thus assume the rank.[31]

Statutory limits, elevations and reductions

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The U.S. Code states that no more than 46 officers in the U.S. Army may hold the rank of lieutenant general on the active duty list, aside from those on joint duty assignments.[32] Three-star positions can be elevated to four-star grade or reduced to two-star grade when necessary, either to highlight their increasing importance[s] to the defense apparatus (or lack thereof) or to achieve parity with equivalent commands in other services or regions. Few three-star positions are set by statute, leading to their increased volatility as they do not require congressional approval to be downgraded.

Senate confirmations

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Lt. Gen. Milford H. Beagle Jr. (right) is sworn into his new rank by TRADOC commanding general Gen. Gary M. Brito (left) on 4 October 2022.

Military nominations are considered by the Senate Armed Services Committee. While it is rare for three-star or four-star nominations to face even token opposition in the Senate, nominations that do face opposition due to controversy surrounding the nominee in question are typically withdrawn. Nominations that are not withdrawn are allowed to expire without action at the end of the legislative session.

Additionally, events that take place after Senate confirmation may still delay or even prevent the nominee from assuming office.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Lieutenant General Douglas M. Gabram (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Archived from the original on 8 July 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Lieutenant General Randy A. George (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Lieutenant General Flem B. Walker Jr. (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Archived from the original on 30 August 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Lieutenant General Michael L. Howard (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  5. ^ Brading, Thomas (25 March 2021). "Army Reserve chief blazing trail for women". U.S. Army. Fort Bragg, North Carolina: U.S. Army News Service. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Lieutenant General Gary M. Brito (USA)". General Officer Management Office. 30 August 2022. Archived from the original on 30 August 2022.
  7. ^ Goheen, John (2 July 2024). "Time Running Out to Fill Top NGB Vacancies". National Guard Association of the United States. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Lieutenant General Roger L. Cloutier, Jr. (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Archived from the original on 30 August 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  9. ^ "Former Police Chief A.C. Roper First Black Promoted to Army Reserve Lieutenant General". Birmingham Times. Birmingham, Alabama: MSN News. 18 May 2021. Archived from the original on 30 December 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  10. ^ "Lieutenant General Maria R. Gervais (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  11. ^ Lacdan, Joseph (3 September 2021). "Secretary of the Army swears in first female inspector general". U.S. Army. Washington, D. C.: U.S. Army News Service. Archived from the original on 14 February 2022.
  12. ^ "Special Operations Forces". NATO. 7 March 2024. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Brigadier General Thomas L. James". Schriever Space Force Base. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  14. ^ Gingrich, Karl (13 February 2012). "Making It Personnel: The Need for Military Compensation Reform" (PDF). Brookings Institution. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Biographical Data Book - Capstone General and Flag Officer Course, Class 2020-1" (PDF). National Defense University. 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  16. ^ Higgins, Alexandria (4 May 2024). "Promotion [Image 12 of 13]". DVIDS. Marietta, Georgia: 124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  17. ^ "Chief, National Guard Bureau". National Guard Bureau. Archived from the original on 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  18. ^ "Vice Chief, National Guard Bureau". National Guard Bureau. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  19. ^ "Major General Jonathan M. Stubbs". Arkansas National Guard. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  20. ^ Marlow, Warren (6 September 2024). "First Army welcomes new commanding general". U.S. Army. Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  21. ^ "Former local resident assumes leadership of Army command". Index-Journal. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  22. ^ "West Point Graduates Selected for General Officer Promotion and Appointment". West Point Association of Graduates. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  23. ^ Abazorius, Greg (19 October 2022). "Major General and Alumnus Named Veterans Event Speaker". Wentworth Institute of Technology. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  24. ^ 10 U.S.C. § 7037 – Judge Advocate General, Deputy Judge Advocate General, and general officers of Judge Advocate General’s Corps: appointment; duties.
  25. ^ a b 10 U.S.C. § 7036 – Chiefs of branches: appointment; duties.
  26. ^ 10 U.S.C. § 7038 – Office of Army Reserve: appointment of Chief.
  27. ^ 10 U.S.C. § 10506 – Other senior National Guard Bureau officers.
  28. ^ "PUBLIC LAW 106–398—OCT. 30, 2000, National Defense Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2001" (PDF). U.S. Government Publishing Office. 30 October 2000. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 April 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  29. ^ Woodward, Bob (2006). State of Denial: Bush at War, Part III. Simon and Schuster. pp. 22, 40. ISBN 978-0-7432-7223-0. scott fry joint staff.
  30. ^ "On Raising the Rank of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau" (PDF). Library of Congress. Library of Congress. February 2007.
  31. ^ 10 U.S.C. § 601 – Positions of importance and responsibility: generals and lieutenant generals; admirals and vice admirals.
  32. ^ "10 U.S.C. § 525 – Distribution of commissioned officers on active duty in general officer and flag officer grades". United States Code. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  33. ^ "PN762 — Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves — Army, 115th Congress (2017-2018)". U.S. Congress. 13 July 2017. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  34. ^ a b Myers, Meghann (6 January 2018). "Army 2-star loses promotion after calling congressional staffer 'sweetheart'". Army Times. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  35. ^ Bryant, Kevin (10 January 2018). "Army general now 'special assistant' after 'sweetheart' comment to female staffer". KDH News. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  36. ^ Vandiver, John (3 May 2018). "General retires 6 months after IG chastised his behavior toward congressional staffer". Stars and Stripes. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  37. ^ "PN1329 — Maj. Gen. John G. Rossi — Army, 114th Congress (2015-2016)". U.S. Congress. 14 April 2016. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  38. ^ "Rossi confirmed for appointment to SMDC". U.S. Army. Redstone Arsenal, Alabama: USASMDC/ARSTRAT Public Affairs. 3 May 2016. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  39. ^ "Army: Two-star general committed suicide on Alabama military base". CBS News. Washington, D. C.: Associated Press. 28 October 2016. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  40. ^ "PN1823 — Maj. Gen. James H. Dickinson — Army, 114th Congress (2015-2016)". U.S. Congress. 15 November 2016. Archived from the original on 21 March 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2021.

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Dates of rank are taken, where available, from the U.S. Army register of active and retired commissioned officers, the General Officer Management Office, or the National Guard Senior Leader Management Office. The date listed is that of the officer's first promotion to lieutenant general. If such a date cannot be found, the next date substituted should be that of the officer's assumption of his/her first three-star appointment. Failing which, the officer's first Senate confirmation date to lieutenant general should be substituted. For officers promoted to lieutenant general on the same date, they should be organized first by date of promotion to four-star rank, and then by the tier of their first listed assignment upon promotion to lieutenant general.
  2. ^ a b Positions listed are those held by the officer when promoted to lieutenant general. Dates listed are for the officer's full tenure, which may predate promotion to three-star rank or postdate retirement from active duty. Positions held in an acting capacity are italicized.
  3. ^ a b The number of years of active-duty service at three-star rank is approximated by subtracting the year in the "Date of rank" column from the last year in the "Position" column. Time spent between active-duty three-star assignments is not counted.
  4. ^ a b Sources of commission are listed in parentheses after the year of commission and include: the United States Military Academy (USMA); Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at a civilian university; ROTC at a senior military college such as the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Norwich University (Norwich), Pennsylvania Military College (PMC), University of North Georgia (UNG), Widener University (Widener), or The Citadel (Citadel); Officer Candidate School (OCS); the aviation cadet program (cadet); the Army National Guard (ARNG); direct commission (direct); and battlefield commission (battlefield).
  5. ^ a b The number of years in commission before being promoted to three-star rank is approximated by subtracting the year in the "Commission" column from the year in the "Date of rank" column.
  6. ^ a b Notes include years of birth and death; awards of the Medal of Honor, Congressional Gold Medal, Presidential Medal of Freedom, or honors of similar significance; major government appointments; university presidencies or equivalents; familial relationships with significant military officers or government officials such as U.S. Presidents, cabinet secretaries, U.S. Senators, or state governors; and unusual career events such as premature relief or death in office. Officers who served as enlisted soldiers for 7 years or more prior to commissioning are also noted.
  7. ^ a b Served as Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Army (VCSA).
  8. ^ Served as Chief of Staff, U.S. Army (CSA).
  9. ^ Jensen's effective date of rank is 3 August 2020, which is seven days before he assumed the office of director of the Army National Guard.
  10. ^ a b Graduated from North Georgia College & State University, which merged with Gainesville State College in 2013 and is now the University of North Georgia.
  11. ^ Served as Commander, U.S. Forces Korea (COMUSFK).
  12. ^ Enlisted in 1983, commissioned as aviation officer in 1990.[13]
  13. ^ Directly commissioned via the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP).
  14. ^ Enlisted in 1993, commissioned as infantry officer in 1995.[19]
  15. ^ Jensen's effective date of rank is 5 Aug 2024; which is approximately one month before he officially assumed command of First Army.[20]
  16. ^ For officers in specialty career paths such as the JAG Corps, Medical Corps, or Army Reserve, these positions are the highest they can attain. There have been exceptions, such as when Maryanne Miller was promoted to general in 2018, becoming the first Air Force Reserve officer to reach four-star rank.
  17. ^ with the exception of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (a four-star billet) and U.S. Army South (a two-star [one-star promotable] billet)
  18. ^ The deputy commander of U.S. European Command was a four-star position until 2007, when it was reduced in rank to make way for the establishment of U.S. Africa Command, commanded by a four-star officer. The last four-star deputy commander of USEUCOM, General William E. Ward, also became the first commander of USAFRICOM.
  19. ^ 10 U.S.C. § 601 refers to positions held by four-star and three-star officers as "positions of importance and responsibility".
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