Charles D. Costanza
Born (1969-04-30) April 30, 1969 (age 54)
Colorado, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1991–present
RankMajor General
Commands held3rd Infantry Division
3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division
1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsIraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Alma materUnited States Military Academy (BS)
American Military University (MA)
United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS)

Charles David Costanza (born April 30, 1969)[1] is a United States Army major general who last served as the commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division from June 21, 2021 to June 1, 2023.[2][3] He previously served as deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and training of the United States Army Forces Command from June 2020 to June 2021, with tours as deputy commanding general for support of the 1st Armored Division from June 2017 to June 2018 and commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division from May 2013 to May 2015.[4][5][6]

In July 2023, Costanza was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general with assignment as the commanding general of V Corps.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy. United States Military Academy. Association of Graduates. 1991. p. 882. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  2. ^ "Major General Charles D. Costanza, Commanding General". June 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Tomko, Angel (21 June 2021). "3rd Infantry Division welcomes new commander". U.S. Army.
  4. ^ Sgt. Christopher Johnston (2013-05-21). "Sledgehammer Brigade Receives New Command Team".
  5. ^ "2013 05 17 3rd ABCT 3rd ID Change of Command and Responsibility". 2013-05-17.
  6. ^ "Major General Charles D. Costanza (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  7. ^ "PN820 — Maj. Gen. Charles D. Costanza — Army, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  8. ^ Senate Session, Part 3. C-SPAN (video). 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
Military offices Preceded byPatrick Matlock Director of Training of the United States Army 2018–2020 Succeeded byScott M. Naumann Preceded byJohn B. Richardson Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training of the United States Army Forces Command 2020–2021 Succeeded byChristopher C. LaNeve Preceded byAntonio Aguto Commanding General of the 3rd Infantry Division 2021–2023 Succeeded byChristopher R. Norrie
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