David J. Francis (general)

David J. Francis
Official portrait, 2024
Bornc. 1967 (age 56–57)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1989–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsUnited States Army Center for Initial Military Training
United 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
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

David J. Francis (born c. 1967) is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the 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 since August 2024. He most recently served as the chief of staff of the United States Africa Command from 2023 to 2024. He previously served as the director of operations and cyber of the United States Africa Command from 2022 to 2023.[1][2]

In June 2024, Francis 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

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  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
2023–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command
2024–present
Incumbent
Preceded by Commanding General of the United States Army Center for Initial Military Training
2024–present