Brett Sylvia

Brett Gareth Sylvia[1] (born September 12, 1972)[2] is a United States Army major general who serves as the commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell. He previously served as the vice director for strategy, plans, and policy of the Joint Staff.[3][4][5][6][7]

Brett Sylvia
Born (1972-09-12) September 12, 1972
Missouri, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1994–present
RankMajor General
Commands held101st Airborne Division
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
307th Engineer Battalion
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
AwardsLegion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (6)
Purple Heart

Sylvia is a 1994 graduate of the United States Military Academy with a B.S. degree in environmental engineering. He later earned an M.S. degree in engineering management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and a Master of Military Arts and Sciences degree from the School of Advanced Military Studies at the Army Command and General Staff College.[1][8]

In May 2023, Sylvia was assigned as commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division.[9]

References
  1. "Brett Gareth Sylvia". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  2. "Brett Gareth Sylvia". Birth Index, 1920-1999. Jefferson City, Missouri: Missouri State Archives.
  3. "Major General Brett G. Sylvia – General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil.
  4. "1st Cavalry Division to hold Farewell and Patch Ceremony – Fort Hood Press Center". July 15, 2021.
  5. writer, Amanda Dolasinski Staff. "Colonel's bravery, leadership recognized in Bronze Star ceremony". The Fayetteville Observer.
  6. "Allied Spirit Rehearsal of Concept drill in Poland". www.europeafrica.army.mil.
  7. "General Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense.
  8. "Maj. Gen. Brett G. Sylvia". Joint Chiefs of Staff. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  9. "General Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. May 23, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.


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