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U.S. Army general
Brian J. Mennes
Born (1966-04-26) April 26, 1966 (age 58)
New Mexico, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1988–2023
RankMajor General
Commands10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum
4th Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division
1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsUnited States invasion of Panama
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Bronze Star Medal (5)
Alma materUnited States Military Academy (BS)
United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS)

Brian Joseph Mennes (born April 26, 1966) is a retired United States Army major general who was the deputy commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps. He previously served as commanding general of the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum from May 1, 2019, to July 12, 2021, and as director of force management of the United States Army.

Born in New Mexico, Mennes graduated from the United States Military Academy with a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering in May 1988. He later earned a Master of Military Art and Science degree from the Army Command and General Staff College.

In June 2021, Mennes was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general. Pending confirmation, Mennes was assigned as deputy commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps, replacing the nomination previously filled by Xavier T. Brunson, who become deputy commanding general of I Corps instead. On September 20, 2021, Mennes' nomination and recommendation for promotion were withdrawn.

References

  1. ^ Register of Graduates and Former Cadets, United States Military Academy. West Point, New York: Association of Graduates U.S.M.A. 1991. p. 861. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  2. "Brig. Gen. Beagle returns to Fort Drum, assumes command of 10th Mountain Division (LI)". DVIDS.
  3. Strasser, Michael (2019-05-01). "Fort Drum community welcomes new 10th Mountain Division commander". U.S. Army. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  4. ^ "Brigadier General (Promotable) Brian J. Mennes" (PDF). February 21, 2018. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  5. "PN625 — Maj. Gen. Brian J. Mennes — Army". www.congress.gov. June 8, 2021.
  6. "FY 21 Announcements". GOMO. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
Military offices
Preceded byMaria R. Gervais Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Cadet Command
2014–2015 		Succeeded bySean A. Gainey
Preceded byRichard C. Kim Deputy Commanding General for Maneuver of the 2nd Infantry Division
2015–2016 		Succeeded byJohnnie L. Johnson
Preceded byViet X. Luong Director of Joint and Integration of the United States Army
2016–2017 		Succeeded byJohn S. Laskodi
Preceded byMichael L. Howard Director of Force Management of the United States Army
2017–2019 		Succeeded byPeter N. Benchoff
Preceded byWalter E. Piatt Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division
2019–2021 		Succeeded byMilford H. Beagle Jr.
Preceded byJames E. Kraft Jr. Deputy Commanding General of the XVIII Airborne Corps
2021–present 		Incumbent


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