William Zana

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William L. Zana
Official portrait, 2022
Born1966
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1993–present
RankMajor General
Commands held
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Awards
Alma mater

William L. Zana (born 1966) is a United States Army major general from the Army National Guard who served as the commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa from May 15, 2020 to May 14, 2022.[1][2] He previously served as Deputy Director for J-5 Politico-Military Affairs (Africa) on the Joint Staff and,[3] as a brigadier general, led CJTF-HOA from May to June 2018.

Dates of rank[edit]

Insignia Rank Date
Major general May 17, 2021
Brigadier general December 27, 2017
Colonel September 21, 2012
Lieutenant colonel August 8, 2008
Major February 13, 2003
Captain September 3, 1998
First lieutenant July 23, 1996
Second lieutenant July 24, 1993


References[edit]

  1. ^ Brown, Morgan (2021-05-15). "CJTF-HOA welcomes a new commander". DVIDS. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  2. ^ Rolen, Lynette (2022-05-14). "Combined, joint task force in Africa welcomes first female commanding general". DVIDS. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
  3. ^ "Major General William L. Zana". National Guard Bureau. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 91st Cyber Brigade
2016–2017
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
2018
Succeeded by
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Preceded by Commanding General of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by
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Deputy Commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
2018–2019
Succeeded by
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Preceded by Commanding General of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
2021–2022
Succeeded by