Brett Sylvia
U.S. Army general
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Brett Gareth Sylvia[1] (born 12 September 1972)[2] is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the Director, Strategy, Plans, and Policy of the Joint Staff since 2025. He previously served as the commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell from 2023 to 2025, and as the vice director for strategy, plans, and policy of the Joint Staff.[3][4][5][6][7]
Brett Sylvia | |
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| Born | 12 September 1972 Missouri, U.S. |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Service years | 1994–present |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 101st Airborne Division 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division 307th Engineer Battalion |
Conflicts | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) 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 July 2023, Sylvia assumed command of the 101st Airborne Division.[9][10] In December 2024, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as director for strategy, plans and policy of the Joint Staff.[11][12]
