Andrew P. Poppas

Andrew Peter Poppas[2] (born c. 1966) is a United States Army lieutenant general currently serving as the director of the Joint Staff. As director, Poppas assists the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in managing the Joint Staff and with the management and organization of the staff's members. He previously served as the director of operations of the Joint Staff,[3] where he served as the principal assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for global integration initiatives and current and future operations. Prior to that, he served as the commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division.[4][5][6][3]

Andrew P. Poppas
Born1965 or 1966 (age 55–56)[1]
Janesville, Wisconsin
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1988–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands held101st Airborne Division
1st Brigade Combat Team
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (4)
Purple Heart

Poppas holds a Bachelor of Science in National Security Affairs from the United States Military Academy, a Master of Science in Occupational Education from Kansas State University and is also a graduate of the Defense Language Institute, United States Army Command and General Staff College, Senior Service College Fellowship at Harvard University and the Joint and Combined Warfighting School.[3]

In April 2022, Poppas was nominated and confirmed for promotion to general and assignment as the commanding general of United States Army Forces Command.[7][8]

Awards and decorations
Combat Infantryman Badge
Master Parachutist Badge
Ranger tab
Air Assault Badge
Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
101st Airborne Division Combat Service Identification Badge
Master Greek Parachutist Badge
327th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
 ? Overseas Service Bars
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and three oak leaf clusters
Purple Heart
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal with "V" device, one silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Commendation with two oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three campaign stars
Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 5
NATO Meritorious Service Medal
NATO Medal for service with ISAF

References
  1. "Janesville native promoted to brigadier general". December 26, 2012.
  2. "Andrew Peter Poppas". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  3. "Lt. Gen. Andrew P. Poppas". Joint Staff. Retrieved August 24, 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. "Poppas takes 101st command, Screaming Eagles bid farewell to Volesky".
  5. "Defense Department Names Poppas Commander at Fort Campbell". November 25, 2016.
  6. "General Poppas takes command of Fort Campbell".
  7. "PN1901 — Lt. Gen. Andrew P. Poppas — Army". United States Congress. April 4, 2022.
  8. "LTG Poppas '88 Selected for Appointment to GEN". West Point Association of Graduates. April 29, 2022. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2022.

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