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Immediate Release

Secretary of War General Officer Announcement for March 17, 2026

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced today that the president has made the following nomination:

Army Brig. Gen. Thad J. Collard for appointment to the grade of major general. Collard is currently serving as deputy commander, 3rd Medical Command, Forest Park, Georgia.