Darryl A. Williams
Darryl A. Williams (born June 22, 1961) is a United States Army lieutenant general who currently serves as the 60th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy.
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| Born | June 22, 1961 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Years of service | 1983–present |
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| Commands held | Superintendent of the United States Military Academy |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
He previously served as the Commander, Allied Land Command, from 24 June 2016 to 29 June 2018.
Early life
Williams grew up in Fairfax County, Virginia and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1979.[1]
Military career
Williams graduated from the United States Military Academy in December 1983 and was commissioned a second lieutenant of Field Artillery.[2]
In 2016, General Williams was tapped by President Barack Obama to manage the United States’ response to the West African Ebola virus epidemic.[3]
On 24 June 2016, Williams assumed command of Allied Land Command in a ceremony in Turkey.[4]
References
- Creed, Phil (15 July 2018). "Mount Vernon alum takes over as new superintendent of West Point". Covering The Corridor. Alexandria, VA.
- "LTG Darryl A. Williams | Association of the United States Army". ausa.org. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- "Darryl A. Williams: The Man Who Will Lead the War on Ebola". nbcnews.com. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- "Allied Land Command - Lieutenant General Williams Takes Lead of Allied Land Command". lc.nato.int. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
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