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Laura Potter

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Laura A. Potter
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1989–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsUnited 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 5 January 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

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  1. ^ Longa, Lyda (7 August 2020). "Potter heads to Pentagon after a year as Fort's commander". Herald/Review Media. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  2. ^ Longa, Lyda (17 July 2020). "Fort Huachuca commander Potter leaving for Washington next month". Herald/Review Media. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  3. ^ "PN2035 – 1 nominee for Army, 116th Congress (2019–2020)". www.congress.gov. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  4. ^ Wichner, David (19 July 2019). "Fort Huachuca welcomes new commander". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  5. ^ "PN685 — Lt. Gen. Laura A. Potter — Army, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  6. ^ Senate Session, Part 3. C-SPAN (video). 26 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
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Military offices
Preceded by Director of Intelligence of the United States European Command
2016–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General and Commandant of the United States Army Intelligence Center and Fort Huachuca
2019–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence of the United States Army
2020–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of the Army Staff
2024–present
Incumbent