David Furness
U.S. Marine Corps general
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David J. Furness is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who last served as the Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations from August 2021 to July 2023.[1] He previously was the Assistant Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations from August 2020 to August 2021.[2][3][4][5] Furness retired from the U.S. Marines in 2023.
David Furness | |
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Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Service years | 1987–2023 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 2nd Marine Division Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Recruiting Station Sacramento 1st Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 1st Marines |
Conflicts | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
| Other work | Superintendent, Virginia Military Institute |
In August of 2025 he was appointed by the Virginia Military Institute's Board of Visitors as the school's 16th Superintendent.[6][7]
