Laura A. Potter is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the 58th director of the Army Staff since January 5, 2024. She most recently served as the deputy chief of staff for intelligence (G-2) of the United States Army from 2020 to 2024. Previously, she was the commanding general of the United States Army Intelligence Center of Excellence.[1][2][3][4]
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | United States Army Intelligence Center of Excellence 650th Military Intelligence Group 743rd Military Intelligence Battalion |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
In May 2023, Potter was nominated for reappointment as a lieutenant general with assignment as director of the Army Staff.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ Longa, Lyda (August 7, 2020). "Potter heads to Pentagon after a year as Fort's commander". Herald/Review Media. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ Longa, Lyda (July 17, 2020). "Fort Huachuca commander Potter leaving for Washington next month". Herald/Review Media. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ "PN2035 – 1 nominee for Army, 116th Congress (2019–2020)". www.congress.gov. July 30, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ Wichner, David (July 19, 2019). "Fort Huachuca welcomes new commander". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ "PN685 — Lt. Gen. Laura A. Potter — Army, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ Senate Session, Part 3. C-SPAN (video). July 26, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
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