List of active duty United States four-star officers (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "List of active duty United States four-star officers" in English language version.

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"General David W. Allvin". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
"General Kevin B. Schneider". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
Smith, Mike (18 November 2008). "Guard's first 4-star general ready to take Minutemen forward". U.S. Air Force. Arlington, Virginia: National Guard Bureau Public Affairs. Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
"Air Force recommends four-star position for Global Strike Command". U.S. Air Force. 28 May 2014. Archived from the original on 19 February 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2024. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

afgsc.af.mil

"General Thomas A. Bussiere". Air Force Global Strike Command. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
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acc.af.mil

"General Kenneth S. Wilsbach". Air Combat Command. Retrieved 29 January 2024.

afmc.af.mil

"General Duke Z. Richardson". Air Force Materiel Command. Retrieved 13 December 2022.

amc.af.mil

"General John D. Lamontagne". Air Mobility Command. Retrieved 18 September 2024.

africom.mil

"Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Marine Corps". U.S. Africa Command. Retrieved 13 December 2022.

airandspaceforces.com

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Schanz, Marc (1 August 2014). "Global Strike Evolution". Air & Space Forces Magazine. Archived from the original on 19 February 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
Church, Aaron M. U. (1 February 2011). "Air Force World - Everyone Is Accountable". Air & Space Forces Magazine. Retrieved 22 February 2023.

airforce-magazine.com

Casey, Aloysius; Casey, Patrick (February 2007), "Lavelle, Nixon, and the White House Tapes", Air Force Magazine, vol. 90, no. 2; Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) (4 August 2010), Lavelle Posthumously Nominated to General, U.S. Department of Defense, archived from the original on 28 August 2010

airforcetimes.com

Everstine, Brian (24 April 2015). "3-star nominated to head Air Education and Training Command". Air Force Times. Retrieved 20 February 2024.

army.mil

gomo.army.mil

"General Xavier T. Brunson (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
"General Christopher T. Donahue (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
"General Ronald P. Clark (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Retrieved 8 November 2024.

army.mil

"General James J. Mingus". U.S. Army. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
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forscom.army.mil

"General Andrew P. Poppas". U.S. Army Forces Command. Retrieved 13 December 2022.

api.army.mil

"General James E. Rainey" (PDF). U.S. Army. Retrieved 13 December 2022.

tradoc.army.mil

"General Gary M. Brito" (PDF). U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. Retrieved 15 February 2025.

europeafrica.army.mil

"Commanding General". U.S. Army Europe and Africa. Retrieved 10 December 2024.

armyuniversity.edu

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baltimoresun.com

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books.google.com

U.S. Special Operations Command: Challenges and Opportunities. U.S. Government Publishing Office. 21 September 2010. p. 42. ISBN 9780160865350. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

centcom.mil

"Commander, General Michael E. Kurilla". U.S. Central Command. Retrieved 13 December 2022.

coastguardnews.com

"Coast Guard receives second four-star Admiral". Coast Guard News. Washington, D.C. 1 June 2016. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2022.

congress.gov

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"PN234 — Lt. Gen. Charles W. Bagnal — Army, 100th Congress (1987-1988)". U.S. Congress. 9 April 1987. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
"PN601 — Adm. William F. Moran — Navy, 116th Congress (2019-2020)". U.S. Congress. 10 April 2019. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
"PN962 — Vice Adm. Michael M. Gilday — Navy, 116th Congress (2019-2020)". U.S. Congress. 17 July 2019. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
"PN2080 — Lt. Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli — Army, 116th Congress (2019-2020)". U.S. Congress. 1 July 2020. Archived from the original on 16 July 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
"PN144 — Lt. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks — Army, 113th Congress (2013-2014)". U.S. Congress. 7 February 2013. Archived from the original on 18 March 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
"PN1296 — Vice Adm. Charles D. Michel — Coast Guard, 114th Congress (2015-2016)". U.S. Congress. 4 April 2016. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
"PN1979 — Lt. Gen. Craig R. McKinley — Air Force, 110th Congress (2007-2008)". U.S. Congress. 2 October 2008. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

cornell.edu

law.cornell.edu

Historically, the director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is held by an officer in the Navy; however, 50 U.S.C. § 2511 – Executive Order No. 12344, states a civilian can be appointed to that position without joining or being a serving member of the Navy.
By statute, 50 U.S.C. § 2406, any person serving as Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program also concurrently serves as the National Nuclear Security Administration's Deputy Administrator, Naval Reactors.
14 U.S.C. § 301 – Grades and ratings
10 U.S.C. § 7033 – Chief of Staff
10 U.S.C. § 9033 – Chief of Staff
10 U.S.C. § 7034 – Vice Chief of Staff
10 U.S.C. § 9034 – Vice Chief of Staff
10 U.S.C. § 8033 – Chief of Naval Operations
10 U.S.C. § 8035 – Vice Chief of Naval Operations
10 U.S.C. § 8043 – Commandant of the Marine Corps
10 U.S.C. § 8044 – Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
10 U.S.C. § 9082 – Chief of Space Operations. A four-star grade is set by statute for the chief of space operations, equivalent to that of general in the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps or admiral in the Navy.
14 U.S.C. § 302 – Commandant; appointment.
14 U.S.C. § 304 – Vice commandant; appointment.
10 U.S.C. § 10502 – Chief of the National Guard Bureau: appointment; adviser on National Guard matters; grade; succession.
10 U.S.C. § 10505 - Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau
42 U.S.C. § 207 – Grades, ranks, and titles of commissioned corps.
10 U.S.C. § 664 – Length of joint duty assignments
10 U.S.C. § 604 – Senior joint officer positions: recommendations to the Secretary of Defense.
10 U.S.C. § 10502(e)(2) – Chief of the National Guard Bureau: appointment; adviser on National Guard matters; grade; succession
10 U.S.C. § 528 – Officers serving in certain intelligence positions: military status; exclusion from distribution and strength limitations; pay and allowances.
10 U.S.C. § 527 – Authority to suspend sections 523, 525, and 526.
10 U.S.C. § 601 – Positions of importance and responsibility: generals and lieutenant generals; admirals and vice admirals.
10 U.S.C. § 152 – Chairman: appointment; grade and rank
10 U.S.C. § 154 – Vice Chairman
50 U.S.C. § 2511 – Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program - Ex. Ord. No. 12344
10 U.S.C. § 636 – Retirement for years of service: regular officers in grades above brigadier general and rear admiral (lower half).
10 U.S.C. § 14508(d) – Removal from the reserve active-status list for years of service: reserve general and flag officers
10 U.S.C. § 1253 – Age 64: regular commissioned officers in general and flag officer grades; exception
10 U.S.C. § 1370 – Commissioned officers: general rule; exceptions

defense.gov

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Miles, Donna (14 November 2012), "Panetta: Ward Ruling Recognizes High Standard for Leaders", American Forces Press Service via Defense.gov, archived from the original on 28 July 2022 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

media.defense.gov

"DODIG-2019-117: Report of Investigation: William F. Moran, Admiral, U.S. Navy" (PDF). U.S. Department of Defense. Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense. 28 August 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

defenselink.mil

Doubleday, Michael (6 June 1996). "DoD News Briefing on Thursday, June 6, 1996 - Retirement of Admiral Leighton W. Smith Jr". DefenseLink. Archived from the original on 29 October 2006. Retrieved 28 July 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

defensenews.com

Judson, Jen (8 October 2020). "US Army Europe and US Army Africa to merge as commander pins on fourth star". Defense News.
Cavas, Christopher P. (29 March 2015). "PACOM Chief Locklear To Be Cleared in 'Fat Leonard' Probe". Defense News. Retrieved 30 May 2015.

dvidshub.net

Sword, Michael (21 September 2023). "Army Gen. Randy George sworn in as 41st Army Chief of Staff". Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. Alaska: 11th Airborne Division. Retrieved 22 September 2023.

eucom.mil

"Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, U.S. Army". U.S. European Command. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
"US Army Europe, Africa now consolidated". U.S. European Command. U.S. Army Europe and Africa. 23 November 2020. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

gpo.gov

"Congressional Record, 18 October 2005 - H8917. Executive communications, etc" (PDF). U.S. Government Publishing Office. 18 October 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 March 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

historycollection.com

Holzwarth, Larry (31 March 2022). "This Cantankerous Engineer Built the United States Nuclear Navy". historycollection.com. History Collection. Retrieved 4 November 2023.

house.gov

uscode.house.gov

"10 U.S.C. § 526 – Authorized strength: general officers and flag officers on active duty". United States Code. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
"10 U.S.C. § 525 – Distribution of commissioned officers on active duty in general officer and flag officer grades". United States Code. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
"10 USC 10505: Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau". United States Code. Retrieved 19 March 2024.

jcs.mil

"Gen. Dan Caine". Joint Chiefs of Staff. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
"Adm. Christopher W. Grady". Joint Chiefs of Staff. Retrieved 13 December 2022.

latimes.com

Hendern, John (15 October 2004). "4-Star Plans After Abu Ghraib". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 10 July 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
Zucchino, David (23 December 2010). "Fight to vindicate general dies in the Senate". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 10 July 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2021.

loc.gov

"On Raising the Rank of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau" (PDF). Library of Congress. Library of Congress. February 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

marines.mil

"Commandant of the Marine Corps". U.S. Marine Corps. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
"Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps". U.S. Marine Corps. Retrieved 15 February 2025.

military.com

Pawlyk, Oriana (1 February 2017). "Retired General Demoted 2 Ranks After Sexual Assault Investigation". Military.com. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2017.

militarytimes.com

Judson, Jen (7 September 2022). "US Army nominates new Futures Command chief". Military Times. Archived from the original on 18 February 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2022.

nationalguard.mil

"General Steven S. Nordhaus". National Guard Bureau. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
"Incoming Guard Chief Promoted Following Confirmation". National Guard Bureau. Arlington, Virginia. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.

nato.int

jfcnaples.nato.int

"Commander". Allied Joint Force Command Naples. Retrieved 13 December 2022.

navy.mil

"Admiral James W. Kilby". U.S. Navy. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
"Admiral William Houston". U.S. Navy. Retrieved 10 January 2024.

usff.navy.mil

"Adm. Daryl Caudle". U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Retrieved 13 December 2022.

c6f.navy.mil

"Adm. Stuart B. Munsch". U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa / U.S. Sixth Fleet. Retrieved 13 December 2022.

cpf.navy.mil

"Admiral Stephen T. "Web" Koehler". U.S. Pacific Fleet. Retrieved 5 April 2024.

navytimes.com

Ziezulewicz, Geoff (29 August 2019). "Here's why Adm. Bill Moran didn't become the Navy's next CNO". Navy Times.
Faram, Mark (7 August 2019). "Inside the historic decision to deep-select the Navy's top officer". Navy Times.

norad.mil

"Commander, North American Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command". North American Aerospace Defense Command. Retrieved 15 February 2025.

northcom.mil

"General Gregory M. Guillot, USAF". U.S. Northern Command. Retrieved 15 February 2025.

nytimes.com

Henneberger, Melinda; Becker, Elizabeth (4 August 1999). "For a Scandal-Scarred General, the Gleam Appears to Be Back on the Brass (Published 1999)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 27 May 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
Shanker, Thom (9 June 2007). "Chairman of Joint Chiefs Will Not Be Reappointed (Published 2007)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 10 July 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
"Clinton Selects Admiral to Lead Forces in Pacific (Published 1994)". The New York Times. 2 July 1994. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 10 July 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
Gordon, Michael R. (28 September 1988). "General Quitting as Project Chief for Missile Shield". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 10 July 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
Gibbons-Neff, Thomas (8 July 2019). "Navy Admiral Slotted for Top Role Abruptly Announces Retirement". The New York Times. Washington, D.C. Archived from the original on 26 April 2022.
Halloran, Richard; Times, Special To the New York (21 July 1989). "U.S. Military Chief Is Replaced In the Central American Region". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 22 February 2023.

pacom.mil

"Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command". U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Retrieved 2 May 2024.

sandiegouniontribune.com

Gearan, Anne (28 June 2010). "Cashiered general tells Army he'll retire". San Diego Union-Tribune. Associated Press. Archived from the original on 30 May 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2021.

senate.gov

"U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 103rd Congress - 2nd Session". United States Senate. Archived from the original on 14 August 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021. Senate confirmation vote for Admiral Frank B. Kelso II to be retired in the rank of admiral. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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rules.senate.gov

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socom.mil

"Commander, USSOCOM, General Bryan P. Fenton". U.S. Special Operations Command. Retrieved 13 December 2022.

southcom.mil

"Adm. Alvin Holsey". U.S. Southern Command. Retrieved 27 November 2024.

spacecom.mil

"General Stephen N. Whiting". U.S. Space Command. Retrieved 11 January 2024.

spaceforce.mil

"General B. Chance Saltzman". U.S. Space Force. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
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starbulletin.com

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stratcom.mil

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stripes.com

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usatoday.com

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uscg.mil

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Zucchino, David (23 December 2010). "Fight to vindicate general dies in the Senate". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 10 July 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
Connolly, Ceci (10 June 2004). "Top Health Official Awaits Hearing on Nomination Questions Raised About Entries on Resume". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 10 July 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
"PN601 — Adm. William F. Moran — Navy, 116th Congress (2019-2020)". U.S. Congress. 10 April 2019. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
Gibbons-Neff, Thomas (8 July 2019). "Navy Admiral Slotted for Top Role Abruptly Announces Retirement". The New York Times. Washington, D.C. Archived from the original on 26 April 2022.
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