Brian Mennes
Brian J. Mennes | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1988–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 10th Mountain Division Fort Drum 4th Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | United States invasion of Panama War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal (5) |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy (BS) United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS) |
Brian Joseph Mennes is a United States Army major general who serves as the deputy commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps since August 2021. He previously served as commanding general of the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum from May 1, 2019 to July 12, 2021, and as director of force management of the United States Army.[1][2][3]
In June 2021, Mennes was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general. Until his nomination is confirmed, Mennes has been assigned as deputy commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps, replacing the nomination previously filled by Xavier T. Brunson, who become deputy commanding general of I Corps instead. On September 20, 2021, his nomination was withdrawn.[4][5]
References[]
- ^ "Brig. Gen. Beagle returns to Fort Drum, assumes command of 10th Mountain Division (LI)". DVIDS.
- ^ Strasser, Michael (2019-05-01). "Fort Drum community welcomes new 10th Mountain Division commander". U.S. Army. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- ^ "BG Mennes" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- ^ "PN625 — Maj. Gen. Brian J. Mennes — Army". www.congress.gov. June 8, 2021.
- ^ "FY 21 Announcements". GOMO. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
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