Brian Mennes

Brian Joseph Mennes is a United States Army major general who serves as the deputy commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps since August 2021. 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.[1][2][3]

Brian J. Mennes
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1988–present
RankMajor General
Commands held10th 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)

In June 2021, Mennes was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general. Until his nomination is confirmed, Mennes has been 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 On September 20, 2021, Mennes' nomination and recommendation for promotion were withdrawn.[4][5]

References
  1. "Brig. Gen. Beagle returns to Fort Drum, assumes command of 10th Mountain Division (LI)". DVIDS.
  2. Strasser, Michael (2019-05-01). "Fort Drum community welcomes new 10th Mountain Division commander". U.S. Army. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  3. "BG Mennes" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  4. "PN625 — Maj. Gen. Brian J. Mennes — Army". www.congress.gov. June 8, 2021.
  5. "FY 21 Announcements". GOMO. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
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