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Forest Park Today
By the People, for the People
War Secretary Unveils General Officer Picks For March '26
Army Brig. Gen. Thad J. Collard nominated for promotion to major general.
Mar. 18, 2026 at 5:40am
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the president has nominated Army Brig. Gen. Thad J. Collard for appointment to the grade of major general. Collard is currently serving as deputy commander of the 3rd Medical Command in Forest Park, Georgia.
Why it matters
The appointment of general officers is an important part of the military leadership structure, with promotions to higher ranks signaling trust and confidence in an officer's abilities to take on greater responsibilities.
The details
Brig. Gen. Thad J. Collard has been nominated by the president to be promoted to the rank of major general. Collard currently serves as the deputy commander of the 3rd Medical Command, which is headquartered in Forest Park, Georgia.
- The announcement was made on March 18, 2026.
The players
Pete Hegseth
The current Secretary of War.
Thad J. Collard
An Army Brig. Gen. who has been nominated for promotion to major general.
What’s next
The nomination will now go through the Senate confirmation process before Collard can officially be promoted to the rank of major general.
The takeaway
This promotion is part of the ongoing process of maintaining a strong military leadership structure, with experienced officers being elevated to higher ranks to take on greater responsibilities.
