Johnny K. Davis
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Johnny K. Davis | |
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| Born | Milwaukee, WI |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | U.S. Army Recruiting Command and Ft. Knox U.S. Army Cadet Command U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command 3rd Infantry Regiment, The "Old Guard" 1-502 Infantry Battalion, 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
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| Alma mater | New Mexico Military Institute Cardinal Stritch University National War College |
Johnny K. Davis is a United States Army major general who serves as the commanding general of United States Army Recruiting Command and Ft. Knox since October, 2022. He most recently served as commanding general of U.S. Army Cadet Command.[1]
Early life and education
Davis was born and raised in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.[2]
Military career
Major General Johnny K. Davis was commissioned from New Mexico Military Institute through the ROTC Early Commissioning Program as a second lieutenant in the Infantry Branch of the United States Army in 1989. Upon completion of his Bachelor of Science degree at Cardinal Stritch University, Davis was assigned to the 24th Infantry Division at Ft. Stewart, GA. as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle Platoon Leader. After completing the Maneuver Captain's Career Course, Davis was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division in Ft. Bragg, NC. Following an initial assignment as 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment Personnel Officer, Davis served as the Company Commander of Alpha Company, 1-325 Airborne Infantry Regiment.[3] Davis was then selected to serve for two years as the Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division. Davis was then selected to serve a second company command as the Delta Company commander in the historic 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) at Ft. Meyer, VA.[4]
After attending the Command and General Staff College, Major General Davis was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where he served as a Battalion and Brigade Operations Officer and Brigade Executive Officer. He then served as the Aide to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Joint Staff J8 Capabilities Officer. Major General Davis returned to Fort Campbell to command 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment and deployed to Afghanistan – Operation Enduring Freedom 10 as a Task Force Commander from 2010 to 2011.[5]
Following command, Major General Davis deployed to Iraq – Operation New Dawn and transitioned to the Pentagon, serving as Aide to the Army Vice Chief of Staff. Major General Davis attended the National War College at Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., and followed with an assignment as the Director of the U.S. Wounded Warrior Program. In June 2014, Major General Davis assumed command of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) at Fort Myer, Virginia.[6] After command, Major General Davis served in the Republic of Korea as the Executive Officer to the United Nations Command / Combined Forces Command / U.S. Forces Korea Commanding General.
He has earned the Airborne Master Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Ranger Tab, as well as the Combat and Expert Infantryman’s Badge.
His awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal for Valor, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and Valorous Unit Award.[7]
Davis earned a master's degree from the National War College in 2013.
Awards and decorations
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Dates of Promotion
| Rank | Date[8] |
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| Brigadier general | June 2, 2018 |
| Major general | July 29, 2021 |
References
- ↑ "Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis assumes command of Cadet Command, Fort Knox". WDRB.com. July 24, 2023.
- ↑ "MG Johnny K. Davis". AUSA.org. July 24, 2023.
- ↑ "Recruiting Command Commanding General Bio". Army.mil. July 24, 2023.
- ↑ "U.S. Army Recruiting Command and Fort Knox Commanding General". U.S. Army Fort Knox. October 14, 2022.
- ↑ "Leading the Army's Oldest Infantry Regiment". DC Military.com. July 24, 2023.
- ↑ "We are the face of the Army". Washington Post. July 24, 2023.
- ↑ "Recruiting Command Commanding General Bio". Army.mil. July 24, 2023.
- ↑ "Major General Johnny K. Davis - General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil/public/Biography/usa-10379/johnnyk-davis.
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