| Daniel B. Allyn | |
|---|---|
|
200px General Daniel Allyn Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command | |
| Born | September 24, 1959 (age 63) |
| Place of birth | Berwick, Maine |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1981 – Present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held |
United States Army Forces Command XVIII Airborne Corps 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles/wars |
Operation Urgent Fury Operation Just Cause Operation Desert Storm Operation Desert Spring Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Daniel B. Allyn (born September 24, 1959) is a United States Army General, he is currently the commander of United States Army Forces Command. He assumed his current command on May 10, 2013.[1] Previous to this assignment Allyn was the commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps from 2012 to 2013.[2]
Career[]
Allyn graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1981. He went on to serve overseas in Korea, Grenada, Egypt, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan as a combat infantryman and a master parachutist.[3]
References[]
- ↑ "FORSCOM | The United States Army". Forscom.army.mil. http://www.forscom.army.mil/cmd_staff/GEN_Allyn/GEN_Allyn.htm. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
- ↑ "Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson nominated to command Fort Bragg, 18th Airborne Corps". Fayobserver.com. 2013-05-09. http://fayobserver.com/articles/2013/05/08/1255647?sac=fo.military. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
- ↑ [1], Army.mil, May 10, 2013
External links[]
- 2011/7 MCC Program 2013 (Final).pdf Mission Command in Today's Army
- Allyn promoted, becomes 20th commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command
- Official Bio as Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps
- Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson nominated to command Fort Bragg, 18th Airborne Corps
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David M. Rodriguez |
Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command May 2013—present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Frank Helmick |
Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps 2012–2013 |
Succeeded by Joseph Anderson |
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