John W. Brennan
John W. Brennan | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1968 (age 57–58) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1990–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) 5th Special Forces Group |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (6) |
John W. Brennan Jr. (born c. 1968) is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the deputy commander of United States Africa Command since April 2024. He has previously served as director of operations of the United States Special Operations Command from October 2022 to July 2023, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve from September 2021 to September 2022, Commanding General of the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) from November 2019 to August 2021, and as the Deputy Commander of Joint Special Operations Command.
He was the commander of the 5th Special Forces Group from August 2013 to July 2015. In March 2023, Brennan was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general with assignment as the deputy commander of United States Africa Command.