Douglas Sims II
Douglas Arthur "DA" Sims II[1] is a United States Army major general who serves as commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley since August 14, 2020. He previously served as Deputy Director for Regional Operations and Force Management of the Joint Staff from June 2018 to June 2020.[2][3]
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| Nickname(s) | DA |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1991–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 1st Infantry Division 2nd Cavalry Regiment 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy Webster University (MA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
References
- "1st Cavalry Division Deputy Commander Sims promoted to brigadier general". Fort Hood Sentinel. USFOR-A Public Affairs Office. November 3, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- "Commanding General, 1st Infantry Division Major General Douglas A. Sims II". U.S. Army. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- "Major General Douglas A. Sims (USA)". Retrieved June 1, 2021.
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