David Furness
Official portrait, 2021
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1987–2023
RankLieutenant General
Commands held2nd Marine Division
Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa
Recruiting Station Sacramento
1st Marine Regiment
1st Battalion, 1st Marines
Battles/warsGulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

David J. Furness is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who last served as the Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations from August 2021 to July 2023.[1] He previously was the Assistant Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations from August 2020 to August 2021.[2][3][4][5]

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  1. ^ "WEBCAST: RETIREMENT CEREMONY FOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL DAVID J. FURNESS". DVIDS. July 21, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  2. ^ "VMI Alumni Assume, Change Commands". VMI Alumni Agencies. October 2, 2020.
  3. ^ "Fair Winds and Following Seas: 2d Marine Division Change of Command". DVIDS.
  4. ^ Seck, Hope Hodge (April 30, 2019). "2nd Marine Division CO Regrets How He Rolled Out Stringent New Routine. But He's Not Backing Down". Military.com.
  5. ^ "Maj. Gen. David J. Furness Speaks on Leadership". DVIDS.
Military offices Preceded byKurt L. Sonntag Commanding General of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa 2017–2018 Succeeded byWilliam L. Zana Preceded byJohn K. Love Commanding General of the 2nd Marine Division 2018–2020 Succeeded byFrancis L. Donovan Preceded byGregg P. Olson Assistant Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations of the United States Marine Corps 2020–2021 Succeeded byRobert F. Castellvi Preceded byGeorge W. Smith Jr. Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations of the United States Marine Corps 2021–2023 Succeeded byRoger B. TurnerActing
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