Michael L. Downs Explained

Michael L. Downs
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Air Force
Branch Label:	Branch
Serviceyears:	1993–present
Rank:	Major General
Commands:	17th Training Wing 707th Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Group 303rd Intelligence Squadron
Awards:	Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal

Michael L. Downs is a United States Air Force major general who serves as the vice director of the Joint Staff. He previously served as the deputy director, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations of the Joint Staff.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

In July 2024, Downs was nominated and confirmed for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as associate director for military affairs of the Central Intelligence Agency.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: General Officer Assignments.
2. Web site: Brigadier General Michael L. Downs . . February 27, 2021.
3. Web site: PN132 – 24 nominees for Air Force, 117th Congress (2021–2022) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress . Congress.gov . 2021-02-22 . 2021-02-26.
4. Web site: General Officer Announcements. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
5. Web site: General Officer Announcements 2021 | Officer Assignments. February 24, 2021.
6. Web site: Downs Assigned to U.S. Forces Korea. December 17, 2018.
7. Web site: PN1987 — Maj. Gen. Michael L. Ahmann — Air Force. 2024-07-23. U.S. Congress.
8. Web site: General Officer Announcements. 2024-07-24. U.S. Department of Defense.