Brett Sylvia

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Brett Sylvia
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Born (1972-09-12) September 12, 1972 (age 51)
Missouri, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1994–present
Rank Major General
Commands held 101st Airborne Division
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
307th Engineer Battalion
Battles/wars War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Bronze Star Medal (6)
Purple Heart

Brett Gareth Sylvia [1] (born September 12, 1972) [2] is a United States Army major general who serves as the commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell. He previously served as the vice director for strategy, plans, and policy of the Joint Staff. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Sylvia is a 1994 graduate of the United States Military Academy with a B.S. degree in environmental engineering. He later earned an M.S. degree in engineering management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and a Master of Military Arts and Sciences degree from the School of Advanced Military Studies at the Army Command and General Staff College. [1] [8]

In July 2023, Sylvia assumed command of the 101st Airborne Division. [9] [10]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Brett Gareth Sylvia". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  2. "Brett Gareth Sylvia". Birth Index, 1920-1999. Jefferson City, Missouri: Missouri State Archives.
  3. "Major General Brett G. Sylvia – General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil.
  4. "1st Cavalry Division to hold Farewell and Patch Ceremony – Fort Hood Press Center". July 15, 2021.
  5. writer, Amanda Dolasinski Staff. "Colonel's bravery, leadership recognized in Bronze Star ceremony". The Fayetteville Observer.
  6. "Allied Spirit Rehearsal of Concept drill in Poland". www.europeafrica.army.mil.
  7. "General Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense.
  8. "Maj. Gen. Brett G. Sylvia". Joint Chiefs of Staff. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  9. "General Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. May 23, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  10. Lee Erwin (July 20, 2023). "Fort Campbell, 101st Airborne, say goodbye to Major General JP McGee". Clarksville Now. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General (Maneuver) of the 1st Cavalry Division
2019–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Vice Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy of the Joint Staff
2021–2023
Vacant
Preceded by Commanding General of the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell
2023–present
Incumbent