William D. Taylor (general) explained

William D. Taylor
Nickname:Hank[1]
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1988–present
Rank:Major General
Commands:2nd Infantry Division
United States Army Operational Test Command
2nd Combat Aviation Brigade
2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment
Battles:War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Awards:Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal

William D. "Hank" Taylor is a United States Army major general who has served as the director of operations of United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea since July 2024. He most recently served as commanding general of the 2nd Infantry Division from 2023 to 2024.[2] [3] He previously served as Director of Army Aviation of the United States Army from 2022 to 2023. He previously served as the Deputy Director for Regional Operations and Force Management of the Joint Staff from 2020 to 2022, as well as the Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan.[4] [5] [6] [7]

Taylor enlisted in the United States Army in 1988 and was commissioned in 1990. He completed a bachelor's degree at Brigham Young University in 1991 and reported for flight training. Taylor later earned a Master of Science degree in exercise physiology from Brigham Young University.[5]

In April 2024, Taylor was assigned as the director of operations of United Nations Command, ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adjusting to a Curveball. BYU Marriott School of Business.
  2. Web site: Webcast: 2ID Change of Command Ceremony. 2023-05-13. DVIDS.
  3. Web site: General Officer Assignments. 2023-02-17. 2023-02-18. U.S. Department of Defense.
  4. Web site: Major General William D. Taylor – General Officer Management Office. www.gomo.army.mil. General Officer Management Office (GOMO). https://archive.today/20210716123611/https://www.gomo.army.mil/public/Biography/usa-10390/williamd-taylor. July 16, 2021. August 17, 2021. live.
  5. Web site: Brig. Gen. William D. "Hank" Taylor. February 21, 2019. www.atec.army.mil. August 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210817020738/https://www.atec.army.mil/otc/downloads/taylorbio.pdf . 2021-08-17.
  6. Web site: BYU pitcher-turned-Army general says military makes him a better Latter-day Saint. May 15, 2019.
  7. Web site: General Officer Assignments. U.S. Department of Defense.
  8. Web site: General Officer Assignment Announcement, dtd 26 April 2024. 2024-04-26. 2024-04-27. General Officer Management Office.