Brian Mennes

Brian Joseph Mennes (born April 26, 1966)^[1] is a United States Army major general who serves as the deputy commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps since August 2021. He previously served as commanding general of the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum from May 1, 2019 to July 12, 2021, and as director of force management of the United States Army.^[2][3][4]

Brian J. Mennes
Born	(1966-04-26) April 26, 1966 (age 58) New Mexico, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1988–present
Rank	Major General
Commands	10th Mountain Division Fort Drum 4th Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	United States invasion of Panama War in Afghanistan Iraq War
Awards	Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal (5)
Alma mater	United States Military Academy (BS) United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS)

Born in New Mexico,^[1] Mennes graduated from the United States Military Academy with a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering in May 1988. He later earned a Master of Military Art and Science degree from the Army Command and General Staff College.^[4]

In June 2021, Mennes was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general. Pending confirmation, Mennes was assigned as deputy commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps, replacing the nomination previously filled by Xavier T. Brunson, who become deputy commanding general of I Corps instead. On September 20, 2021, Mennes' nomination and recommendation for promotion were withdrawn.^[5][6]

References

1. Register of Graduates and Former Cadets, United States Military Academy. West Point, New York: Association of Graduates U.S.M.A. 1991. p. 861. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
2. "Brig. Gen. Beagle returns to Fort Drum, assumes command of 10th Mountain Division (LI)". DVIDS.
3. Strasser, Michael (2019-05-01). "Fort Drum community welcomes new 10th Mountain Division commander". U.S. Army. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
4. "Brigadier General (Promotable) Brian J. Mennes" (PDF). February 21, 2018. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
5. "PN625 — Maj. Gen. Brian J. Mennes — Army". www.congress.gov. June 8, 2021.
6. "FY 21 Announcements". GOMO. Retrieved 2021-07-22.

Military offices
Preceded by Maria R. Gervais	Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Cadet Command 2014–2015	Succeeded by Sean A. Gainey
Preceded by Richard C. Kim	Deputy Commanding General for Maneuver of the 2nd Infantry Division 2015–2016	Succeeded by Johnnie L. Johnson
Preceded by Viet X. Luong	Director of Joint and Integration of the United States Army 2016–2017	Succeeded by John S. Laskodi
Preceded by Michael L. Howard	Director of Force Management of the United States Army 2017–2019	Succeeded by Peter N. Benchoff
Preceded by Walter E. Piatt	Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division 2019–2021	Succeeded by Milford H. Beagle Jr.
Preceded by James E. Kraft Jr.	Deputy Commanding General of the XVIII Airborne Corps 2021–present	Incumbent