Douglas Sims II | |
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| Nickname(s) | DA[1] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1991–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Douglas Arthur Sims II[1] is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the director of operations of the Joint Staff.[2][3] He most recently served as commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley from August 14, 2020, to May 11, 2022, and prior to that served as deputy director for Regional Operations and Force Management of the Joint Staff from June 2018 to June 2020.[4][5]
In October 2023, Sims was nominated for appointment as director of the Joint Staff.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "1st Cavalry Division Deputy Commander Sims promoted to brigadier general". Fort Hood Sentinel. USFOR-A Public Affairs Office. November 3, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "PN1751 - 1 nominee for Army, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. February 2, 2022.
- ^ Shane, Leo III (February 18, 2022). "Kurilla confirmed as new CENTCOM head by the Senate". Defense News.
- ^ "Commanding General, 1st Infantry Division Major General Douglas A. Sims II". U.S. Army. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Major General Douglas A. Sims (USA)". Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "PN1069 — Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Sims II — Army". U.S. Congress. October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
External links[edit]
Media related to Douglas A. Sims II at Wikimedia Commons
