William Zana
United States Army general
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William L. Zana (born 1966) is a retired United States Army major general from the Army National Guard who served as the commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa from May 15, 2020 to May 14, 2022.[1][2] He previously served as Deputy Director for J-5 Politico-Military Affairs (Africa) on the Joint Staff and,[3] as a brigadier general, led CJTF-HOA from May to June 2018.
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- Park University (BBM)
- Marine Corps University (MMS)
National Defense University (MNSS)
William L. Zana | |
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Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Born | 1966 (age 59–60) |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Service years | 1993–2024 |
Rank | Major General |
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Conflicts | War in Afghanistan |
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Tomb Guard
William Zana joined the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) as a private in 1987 and received his Tomb Guard badge (#354) when he was a sergeant. He would go on to become the only sentinel to become a general officer.[4] After 37 years of service, Zana returned to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for one final guard shift. He spent his last hours of military service walking the plaza to honor the unknowns.[5]
Dates of rank
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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 | Major general | May 17, 2021 |
 | Brigadier general | December 27, 2017 |
 | Colonel | September 21, 2012 |
 | Lieutenant colonel | August 8, 2008 |
 | Major | February 13, 2003 |
 | Captain | September 3, 1998 |
 | First lieutenant | July 23, 1996 |
 | Second lieutenant | July 24, 1993 |