Douglas Sims II explained

Douglas Sims II
Nickname:	DA
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Army
Serviceyears:	1991–present
Rank:	Lieutenant General
Commands:	1st Infantry Division 2nd Cavalry Regiment 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment
Alma Mater:	United States Military Academy Webster University (MA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Douglas Arthur Sims II^[1] is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as director of the Joint Staff since January 2024. He most recently served as the director of operations of the Joint Staff from 2022 to 2024.^{[2] [3]} He served as commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley from 2020 to 2022, and prior to that served as deputy director for Regional Operations and Force Management of the Joint Staff from 2018 to 2020.^{[4] [5]}

In October 2023, Sims was nominated for appointment as director of the Joint Staff.^[6]

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Notes and References

1. Web site: 1st Cavalry Division Deputy Commander Sims promoted to brigadier general. 2016-11-03. 2021-06-02. USFOR-A Public Affairs Office. Fort Hood Sentinel.
2. Web site: PN1751 - 1 nominee for Army, 117th Congress (2021-2022). February 2, 2022. www.congress.gov.
3. Web site: Shane. Leo III. Kurilla confirmed as new CENTCOM head by the Senate. 2022-02-18. Defense News.
4. Web site: Commanding General, 1st Infantry Division Major General Douglas A. Sims II. 2021-06-02. U.S. Army.
5. Web site: Major General Douglas A. Sims (USA). 2021-06-01.
6. Web site: PN1069 — Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Sims II — Army. 2023-10-07. 2023-10-08. U.S. Congress.