Daniel B. Allyn
| Daniel B. Allyn | |
|---|---|
 Allyn in 2014 | |
| Born |
September 24, 1959 New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1981–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held |
Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army United States Army Forces Command XVIII Airborne Corps 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles/wars |
Operation Urgent Fury Operation Just Cause Operation Desert Storm Operation Desert Spring Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) (2) Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (3) |
| Website |
www |
Daniel Bartlett Allyn (born September 24, 1959) is a United States Army General, he is the 35th Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army. He assumed his current role on August 15, 2014.[1] Allyn previously served as the Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command from May 2013 to August 2014.[2] Allyn was the commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps from 2012 to 2013.[3]
Early life and education
Allyn was born in New Hampshire in 1959 and raised in Berwick, Maine.[4] He graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1981.
Career
He went on to serve overseas in South Korea, Grenada, Egypt, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan as a combat infantryman and a master parachutist.[5]
Awards and decorations
 Combat Infantryman Badge with Star (denoting 2nd award) |
 Ranger tab |
 Master Parachutist Badge with one bronze Combat Jump Device |
 Pathfinder Badge |
 Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge |
 Army Staff Identification Badge |
 Canadian Jump Wings (non-operational) |
 Italian Parachutist Badge |
 1st Cavalry Division Combat Service Identification Badge |
 75th Ranger Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia |
 7 Overseas Service Bars |
Other
In 2013, Allyn was the honoree of the Patriot Foundation, an organization which provides scholarships and other support to the families of soldiers who have served in airborne, special operations and other Army specialty units.
References
- ↑ Hinnant, Jim (15 August 2014). "Milley takes FORSCOM colors as Army's new vice chief of staff departs Fort Bragg". The United States Army. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
- ↑ "FORSCOM | The United States Army". Forscom.army.mil. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
- ↑ "Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson nominated to command Fort Bragg, 18th Airborne Corps". Fayobserver.com. 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
- ↑ West Point Alumni Foundation, inc; United States Military Academy. Association of Graduates (1991). Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy. Association of Graduates, USMA. ISSN 0090-2357. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ↑ "Allyn promoted, becomes commander of FORSCOM". army.mil. May 10, 2013. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Daniel Allyn. |
- Allyn's official webpage
- Allyn promoted, becomes 20th commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command
- Official Bio as U.S. Army Vice Chief of Staff
- Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson nominated to command Fort Bragg, 18th Airborne Corps
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Frank Helmick |
Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps 2012–2013 |
Succeeded by Joseph Anderson |
| Preceded by David M. Rodriguez |
Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command May 2013 – August 2014 |
Succeeded by Mark A. Milley |
| Preceded by John F. Campbell |
Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army August 2014 – present |
Incumbent |
