Christopher LaNeve
Christopher LaNeve | |
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 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 1990–present |
| Commands held | 82nd Airborne Division 7th Army Training Command 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division 2nd Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal (3) |
Christopher C. LaNeve is a United States Army major general who has served as the commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division from 2022 to 2023. He previously served as the deputy chief of staff for operations, plans, and training of the United States Army Forces Command.
LaNeve holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona, a Master’s of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Master’s of Military Art and Science in Strategic Studies from the Command and General Staff College Advanced Operational Art Studies Fellowship. His military education includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Combined Arms Services Staff School, the Command and General Staff College, the Joint Forces Staff College, and Senior Service College Fellows Course.
In November 2023, LaNeve was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as commanding general of the Eighth Army and chief of staff of the Combined Forces Command.