General Officer Announcements
Release Number: NR-2024-1115-01
Story Number: 20241115-01
November 15, 2024
Contact: Assistant Chief of Staff, Public Affairs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense announced today the appointment of several general officers to key leadership roles within the military.
The following appointments were made by the Secretary of Defense:
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General Mark A. Milley, USA has been appointed as the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Milley has served as the Chief of Staff of the Army since 2015 and has led the Army through a period of significant change and modernization. He is a highly respected leader with a deep understanding of the challenges facing the military in the 21st century.
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General David H. Berger, USMC has been appointed as the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. General Berger has served as the commander of the Marine Corps Forces Command since 2018 and has led the Marine Corps through a period of transformation and innovation. He is a visionary leader with a clear vision for the future of the Marine Corps.
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General Charles Q. Brown Jr., USAF has been appointed as the 22nd Chief of Staff of the Air Force. General Brown has served as the commander of Pacific Air Forces since 2018 and has led the Air Force through a period of increased readiness and modernization. He is a highly skilled aviator with a deep understanding of the challenges facing the Air Force in the 21st century.
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General James C. McConville, USA has been appointed as the 47th Chief of Staff of the Army. General McConville has served as the commander of the United States Army Europe since 2018 and has led the Army in Europe through a period of increased readiness and deterrence. He is a highly respected leader with a deep understanding of the challenges facing the Army in the 21st century.
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General John E. Hyten, USAF has been appointed as the 11th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Hyten has served as the commander of the United States Strategic Command since 2019 and has led the command through a period of increased readiness and modernization. He is a highly skilled aviator with a deep understanding of the challenges facing the military in the 21st century.
These appointments are a testament to the high quality of leadership within the military and the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense is confident that these leaders will continue to serve the nation with distinction and dedication.
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