War Secretary Announces Brigadier General Nominations

Hegseth reveals 25 Army colonels selected for promotion to general officer ranks

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:48am

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced today that the president has nominated 25 Army colonels for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. The nominees are currently serving in a variety of leadership roles across the U.S. Army, including positions at the Pentagon, major combat divisions, and specialized commands.

Why it matters

The promotion of these colonels to general officer ranks is a significant milestone in their military careers and reflects the trust placed in them by senior Army leadership. These appointments will shape the future direction and strategy of the U.S. Army as it continues to modernize and adapt to emerging global security challenges.

The details

The nominees span a range of command and staff positions, including deputy commanders, chiefs of staff, directors, and military deputies across the Army's major divisions, commands, and agencies. Their current roles cover a diverse set of responsibilities, from operations and support to capability development and nuclear defense.

  • The nominations were announced on March 27, 2026.

The players

Pete Hegseth

The Secretary of War, who announced the nominations.

Stephanie A. Bagley

An Army colonel nominated for appointment to brigadier general, currently serving as senior defense official and defense attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.

Joseph D. Becker

An Army colonel nominated for appointment to brigadier general, currently serving as military deputy to the Director of Strategy, Plans and Policy at the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, U.S. Army, Pentagon.

John D. Bishop

An Army colonel nominated for appointment to brigadier general, currently serving as deputy commander (operations) of the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Robert K. Bryant

An Army colonel nominated for appointment to brigadier general, currently serving as chief of staff of the Futures and Concepts Command at the U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

Jesse T. Curry

An Army colonel nominated for appointment to brigadier general, currently serving as commander of the North Atlantic Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Brooklyn, New York.

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What they’re saying

“These nominations reflect the depth of talent and leadership within the Army's officer corps. Each of these colonels has demonstrated the skills and experience necessary to take on the responsibilities of general officer.”

— Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War

What’s next

The nominations will now be considered by the U.S. Senate for confirmation before the officers can be promoted to the rank of brigadier general.

The takeaway

The announcement of these brigadier general nominations highlights the U.S. Army's commitment to developing a strong, diverse, and capable officer corps to lead the service into the future. The selection of these colonels for promotion reflects their proven track records of leadership and their potential to shape the Army's strategic direction.