Darryl A. Williams

Darryl Anthony Williams[1] (born June 22, 1961) is a United States Army lieutenant general who currently serves as the 60th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy.

Darryl A. Williams
BornJune 22, 1961
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1983–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands heldSuperintendent of the United States Military Academy
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Alma materUnited States Military Academy (BS)
United States Naval War College (MA)

He previously served as the Commander, Allied Land Command, from 24 June 2016 to 29 June 2018.

Early life

Williams grew up in Fairfax County, Virginia and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1979.[2]

Military career

Williams graduated from the United States Military Academy in December 1983 and was commissioned a second lieutenant of Field Artillery.[3] His first assignment was an executive officer and fire direction officer Schweinfurt Germany with 3rd Infantry Division. Next, Williams was assigned to XVIII Airborne Corps deploying to Southwest Asia in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He was then assigned to West Point as a Tactical Officer. Later, Williams served in various command positions in Europe including commander of United States Army Africa in Vicenza, Italy; deputy chief of staff G3/5/7 of the U.S. Army in Europe, Wiesbaden, Germany; and deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command and assistant surgeon general for Warrior Care and Transition.[4][5]

In 2016, General Williams was tapped by President Barack Obama to manage the United States’ response to the West African Ebola virus epidemic.[6]

On 24 June 2016, Williams assumed command of NATO Allied Land Command in Turkey.[7]

Williams military education includes the Field Artillery Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, United States Army Command and General Staff College, School of Advanced Military Studies, and the United States Naval War College. He holds Masters’ degrees in Leadership Development, Military Art and Science, and National Security and Strategic Studies.[8]

References
  1. "Darryl Anthony Williams". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  2. Creed, Phil (15 July 2018). "Mount Vernon alum takes over as new superintendent of West Point". Covering The Corridor. Alexandria, VA.
  3. "LTG Darryl A. Williams | Association of the United States Army". ausa.org. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  4. "Williams assumes command, becomes 60th USMA Superintendent". Pointer View. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  5. "Warrior Transition Command welcomes new commander". US Army. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  6. "Darryl A. Williams: The Man Who Will Lead the War on Ebola". nbcnews.com. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  7. "Allied Land Command - Lieutenant General Williams Takes Lead of Allied Land Command". lc.nato.int. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  8. "Superintendent's Biography". Retrieved 13 September 2020.
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