Charles Costanza

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Charles D. Costanza
LTG Charles D. Costanza.jpg
Born (1969-04-30) 30 April 1969 (age 55)
Colorado, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Branch United States Army
Years of service1991–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands V Corps
3rd Infantry Division
3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division
1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment
Battles / wars Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Alma mater United States Military Academy (BS)
American Military University (MA)
United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS)

Charles David Costanza (born 30 April 1969) [1] is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the commanding general of V Corps since April 8, 2024. He most recently served as the commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division from 2021 to 2023. [2] [3] He previously served as deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and training of the United States Army Forces Command from June 2020 to June 2021, with tours as deputy commanding general for support of the 1st Armored Division from June 2017 to June 2018 and commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division from May 2013 to May 2015. [4] [5] [6]

In July 2023, Costanza was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general with assignment as the commanding general of V Corps. [7] [8]

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References

  1. Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy. United States Military Academy. Association of Graduates. 1991. p. 882. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  2. "Major General Charles D. Costanza, Commanding General". 21 June 2021.
  3. Tomko, Angel (21 June 2021). "3rd Infantry Division welcomes new commander". U.S. Army.
  4. Sgt. Christopher Johnston (21 May 2013). "Sledgehammer Brigade Receives New Command Team".
  5. "2013 05 17 3rd ABCT 3rd ID Change of Command and Responsibility". 17 May 2013.
  6. "Major General Charles D. Costanza (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  7. "PN820 — Maj. Gen. Charles D. Costanza — Army, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  8. Senate Session, Part 3. C-SPAN (video). 26 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
Military offices
Preceded by Director of Training of the United States Army
2018–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training of the United States Army Forces Command
2020–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the 3rd Infantry Division
2021–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of V Corps
2024–present
Incumbent