William D. Taylor (general)
William D. Taylor | |
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 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Nickname(s) | Hank[1] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1988–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | United States Army Operational Test Command 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal |
William D. "Hank" Taylor is a United States Army major general who has served as the Deputy Director for Regional Operations and Force Management of the Joint Staff since June 2020. Previously, he served as the Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan.[2][3][4][5]
Taylor enlisted in the United States Army in 1988 and was commissioned in 1990. He completed a bachelor's degree at Brigham Young University in 1991 and reported for flight training. Taylor later earned a Master of Science degree in exercise physiology from Brigham Young University.[3]
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