Charles Costanza

Charles David Costanza (born 30 April 1969)^[1] is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the commanding general of V Corps since April 8, 2024. He most recently served as the commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division from 2021 to 2023.^[2][3] He previously served as deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and training of the United States Army Forces Command from June 2020 to June 2021, with tours as deputy commanding general for support of the 1st Armored Division from June 2017 to June 2018 and commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division from May 2013 to May 2015.^[4][5][6]

Charles D. Costanza
Born	(1969-04-30) 30 April 1969 (age 55) Colorado, United States
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army
Years of service	1991–present
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	V Corps 3rd Infantry Division 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment
Battles / wars	Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (3)
Alma mater	United States Military Academy (BS) American Military University (MA) United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS)

In July 2023, Costanza was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general with assignment as the commanding general of V Corps.^[7][8]

References

1. Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy. United States Military Academy. Association of Graduates. 1991. p. 882. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
2. "Major General Charles D. Costanza, Commanding General". 21 June 2021.
3. Tomko, Angel (21 June 2021). "3rd Infantry Division welcomes new commander". U.S. Army.
4. Sgt. Christopher Johnston (21 May 2013). "Sledgehammer Brigade Receives New Command Team".
5. "2013 05 17 3rd ABCT 3rd ID Change of Command and Responsibility". 17 May 2013.
6. "Major General Charles D. Costanza (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
7. "PN820 — Maj. Gen. Charles D. Costanza — Army, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
8. Senate Session, Part 3. C-SPAN (video). 26 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.

External links

• Media related to Charles D. Costanza at Wikimedia Commons

Military offices
Preceded by Patrick Matlock	Director of Training of the United States Army 2018–2020	Succeeded by Scott M. Naumann
Preceded by John B. Richardson	Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training of the United States Army Forces Command 2020–2021	Succeeded by Christopher C. LaNeve
Preceded by Antonio Aguto	Commanding General of the 3rd Infantry Division 2021–2023	Succeeded by Christopher R. Norrie
Preceded by John S. Kolasheski	Commanding General of V Corps 2024–present	Incumbent