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David J. Francis (general)

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David J. Francis
Official portrait, 2023
Bornc. 1967 (age 56–57)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1989–present
RankMajor General
Commands heldUnited States Army Aviation Center of Excellence
Fort Rucker
United States Army Combat Readiness Center
Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division
2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment
2nd Battalion (Assault), 82nd Aviation Brigade
AwardsLegion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

David J. Francis (born c. 1967) is a United States Army major general who serves as the chief of staff of the United States Africa Command. He previously served as the director of operations and cyber of the United States Africa Command.[1][2]

In June 2024, Stanton was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy commanding general of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command and commanding general of the United States Army Center for Initial Military Training.[3][4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Major General David J. Francis receives day of recognition". July 14, 2022.
  2. ^ "Major General David J. Francis - General Officer Management Office".
  3. ^ "PN1832 — Maj. Gen. David J. Francis — Army". U.S. Congress. June 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. June 14, 2024.

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Military offices
Preceded by Commanding General of the United States Army Combat Readiness Center and Director of Army Safety
2017–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Army Aviation of the United States Army
2018–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker
2019–2022
Preceded by Director of Operations and Cyber of the United States Africa Command
2022–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief of Staff of the United States Africa Command
2023–present
Incumbent