David Wilson (U.S. Army general)

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David Wilson
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Official portrait, 2025
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1991–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands
Battles / wars
Awards

David Wilson is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the deputy chief of staff for installations of the U.S. Army since September 2024. He most recently served as the commanding general of the United States Army Sustainment Command from 2022 to 2024. [1] He previously served as the Commanding General of 8th Theater Sustainment Command at Fort Shafter, Hawaii from 2020 to 2022. He previously served as the Director J/U-4, United States Forces Korea/United Nations Command/Deputy Director, C4 Combined Forces Command located in Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea and as the 40th Chief of Ordnance and Commandant of the United States Army Ordnance School at Fort Lee, Virginia.

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Education

Wilson is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. He received his commission and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. He holds a Master of Science in General Administration from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed forces. His military education includes the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, the Ordnance Officer Transition Course, the Combined Logistics Officer Advanced Course, the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, the Command and General Staff Officer Course, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. [2]

Military career

Upon completion of the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, Wilson was assigned as a Fire Support Officer for the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry at Camp Hovey, Korea; Platoon Leader, 503rd Maintenance Company, 530th Supply & Services Battalion; Company Executive Officer, 364th Supply and Services Company, 264th Corps Support Battalion with deployment to Mogadishu, Somalia; Platoon Leader and Shop Officer, 503rd Maintenance Company, 264th Corps Support Battalion; and Support Operations Maintenance Officer, 264th Corps Support Battalion, with deployment to Haiti. [3]

In 1996, Wilson was assigned as the Assistant Brigade S4, 2d Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Stewart Georgia. He assumed command of Delta Company, 703d Main Support Battalion in 1997 after serving as the 3d Division Material Management Center, 1st Brigade Material Manager, where he deployed in support of Operations Desert Thunder. He then served in the Headquarters, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe, Virginia, in the Joint Venture Directorate as Experimental CSS Integration Officer for the Army Light Experimentation Axis and then as Executive Officer to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Combat Developments.

Following completion of the Command and General Staff Officer Course in 2003, Wilson was assigned as the Executive Officer for the 1st Armored Division, Division Support Command, Germany with deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Iron Saber. Additional assignments include Battalion Executive Officer, 501st Forward Support Battalion (2004); Assistant Chief of Staff, Deputy G4, 1st Armored Division Headquarters (2005); and Logistics Majors Assignment Officer, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (2006).

In 2008, Wilson assumed command of the 121st Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas. Following a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Wilson reported to the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army where he served as the Logistics Colonels Assignment Officer. In 2011, Wilson attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and then reported to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to assume command of the 406th Army Field Support Brigade. Following brigade command in 2014, he was assigned to United States Army Materiel Command (AMC) as the Executive Officer to the AMC Commanding General. On 10 August 2016, Wilson became the 40th Chief of Ordnance and assumed command of the United States Army Ordnance School. [4]

Before assuming command of the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Wilson served as the 8th Commanding General of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command United States Army Pacific, Fort Shaftner, Hawaii.

Wilson has participated in numerous military operations; to include, Operation Restore/Continue Hope in Somalia, Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti, Operation Desert Thunder/Desert Fox in Kuwait, and multiple deployments to Iraq for the Iraq War.

In July 2024, Wilson was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy chief of staff for installations. [5] [6]

Awards and decorations

Combat Action Badge.svg Combat Action Badge
Expert Infantry Badge.svg Expert Infantryman Badge
United States Air Force Parachutist Badge.svg Basic Parachutist Badge
AirAssault.svg Air Assault Badge
United States Army Staff Identification Badge.png Army Staff Identification Badge
United States Army 1st Armored Division CSIB.svg 1st Armored Division Combat Service Identification Badge
Ordnance Corps Regimental Insignia.gif Army Ordnance Corps Distinctive Unit Insignia
ArmyOSB.svg 7 Overseas Service Bars
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg
Army Distinguished Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Superior Service Medal
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
Legion of Merit with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze Star ribbon.svg
Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oak leaf-3d.svg Bronze oak leaf-3d.svg Bronze oak leaf-3d.svg Bronze oak leaf-3d.svg Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Silver oakleaf-3d.svg
Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg
Army Commendation Medal with silver oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Achievement Medal ribbon.svg
Joint Service Achievement Medal
U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg Army Presidential Unit Citation
Silver oakleaf-3d.svg
Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svg
Army Achievement Medal with silver oak leaf cluster
Joint Meritorious Unit Award ribbon.svg
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Valorous Unit Award ribbon.svg Army Valorous Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Army Superior Unit Award ribbon.svg
Army Superior Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with two service stars
Iraq Campaign Medal ribbon.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Iraq Campaign Medal with three service stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg Korea Defense Service Medal
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Humanitarian Service ribbon.svg
Humanitarian Service Medal with service star
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Outstanding Volunteer Service ribbon.svg
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal with service star
ResMedRib.svg Armed Forces Reserve Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon.svg
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon.svg Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svg Award numeral 6.png Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 6
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
United Nations Medal ribbon.svg
United Nations Medal with service star

Other honors

Wilson is a Distinguished Military Graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. He holds an honorary doctorate of Military Science from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. He has been awarded the General Brehon V. Somervell Medal and has been recognized as a Demonstrated Master Logistician by the International Society of Logistics. Wilson is a member of the Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe and the Field Artillery Order of Saint Barbara.

References

  1. "MG David Wilson". U.S. Army Sustainment Command. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  2. "406th Army Field Support Brigade Official Command Biography" (PDF). U.S. Army Sustainment Command. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  3. "U.S. Army Ordnance School Official Command Biography". U.S. Army Ordnance School. Archived from the original on 18 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  4. "New Chief of Ordnance Takes Command". U.S. Army Official Website News Article. 11 August 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  5. "PN1909 — Maj. Gen. David Wilson — Army". U.S. Congress. 8 July 2024.
  6. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 10 July 2024.
Military offices
Preceded by Chief of Ordnance of the United States Army
2016–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Logistics of the United States Forces Korea and Deputy Director of Logistics of the United Nations Command and ROK/US Combined Forces Command
2018–2020
Succeeded by
Commanding General of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command
2020–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the United States Army Sustainment Command
2022–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations of the United States Army
2024–present
Incumbent