John W. Brennan

John W. Brennan Jr. is a United States Army major general who serves as the director of operations of the United States Special Operations Command since October 2022.[1] He most recently served as commander of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve since September 9, 2021 to September 8, 2022.[2][3] He previously served as the Commanding General of the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) from November 2019 to August 2021, and as the Deputy Commander of Joint Special Operations Command.[4][5][6][7][8][9]

John W. Brennan
Official portrait, 2021
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankMajor General
Commands heldCombined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
1st Special Forces Command (Airborne)
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (6)

In March 2023, Brennan was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general.[10]

Awards and decorations

Badge Combat Infantryman Badge
Badge Master Parachutist Badge
1st row Defense Superior Service Medal
with 2 bronze Oak leaf clusters (2 awards)
2nd row Legion of Merit
with 2 bronze Oak leaf clusters (3 awards)
Bronze Star
with "V" device and 1 silver Oak leaf cluster (6 awards, including 1 for valor)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
with 2 bronze Oak leaf clusters (3 awards)
3rd row Meritorious Service Medal
with 1 bronze Oak leaf cluster (2 awards)
Joint Service Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal
4th row Army Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal
with 1 bronze Service star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
with 1 bronze Campaign star
5th row Iraq Campaign Medal
with 2 bronze Campaign stars
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
with 2 bronze Campaign stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
6th row Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Army Service Ribbon Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Tabs Special Forces Tab Ranger Tab
Badges Military Freefall Parachutist Badge Air Assault Badge Special Operations Diver Badge

References

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