| Brett Sylvia | |
| Birth Date: | 12 September 1972 |
| Birth Place: | Missouri, U.S. |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Army |
| Serviceyears: | 1994–present |
| Rank: | Major General |
| Commands: | 101st Airborne Division 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division 307th Engineer Battalion |
| Battles: | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Awards: | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal (6) Purple Heart |
Brett Gareth Sylvia (born September 12, 1972)[1] is a United States Army major general who serves as the commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell. He previously served as the vice director for strategy, plans, and policy of the Joint Staff.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Sylvia is a 1994 graduate of the United States Military Academy with a B.S. degree in environmental engineering. He later earned an M.S. degree in engineering management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and a Master of Military Arts and Sciences degree from the School of Advanced Military Studies at the Army Command and General Staff College.[7] [8]
In July 2023, Sylvia assumed command of the 101st Airborne Division.[9] [10]