David J. Francis | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:LTG_David_J._Francis_(2).jpg) Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1967 (age 56–57) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | United 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 |
| Awards | Army 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]
- ^ "Major General David J. Francis receives day of recognition". July 14, 2022.
- ^ "Major General David J. Francis - General Officer Management Office".
- ^ "PN1832 — Maj. Gen. David J. Francis — Army". U.S. Congress. June 14, 2024.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. June 14, 2024.