Laura A. Potter
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1989–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldUnited States Army Intelligence Center of Excellence
650th Military Intelligence Group
743rd Military Intelligence Battalion
Battles/warsIraq War
War in Afghanistan
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

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]

In May 2023, Potter was nominated for reappointment as a lieutenant general with assignment as director of the Army Staff.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Longa, Lyda (August 7, 2020). "Potter heads to Pentagon after a year as Fort's commander". Herald/Review Media. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Longa, Lyda (July 17, 2020). "Fort Huachuca commander Potter leaving for Washington next month". Herald/Review Media. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  3. ^ "PN2035 – 1 nominee for Army, 116th Congress (2019–2020)". www.congress.gov. July 30, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  4. ^ Wichner, David (July 19, 2019). "Fort Huachuca welcomes new commander". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  5. ^ "PN685 — Lt. Gen. Laura A. Potter — Army, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  6. ^ Senate Session, Part 3. C-SPAN (video). July 26, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.

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Military offices Preceded byPaul D. Nelson Director of Intelligence of the United States European Command 2016–2019 Succeeded byThomas Hensley Preceded byRobert P. Walters Jr. Commanding General and Commandant of the United States Army Intelligence Center and Fort Huachuca 2019–2020 Succeeded byAnthony R. Hale Preceded byScott D. Berrier Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence of the United States Army 2020–2024 Succeeded byAnthony R. Hale Preceded byWalter E. Piatt Director of the Army Staff 2024–present Incumbent


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