William J. Edwards (general)

William J. Edwards is a United States Army major general who has served as the director of strategy, policy, plans, and international affairs of the National Guard Bureau since July 2024. He most recently served as the deputy director for Strategic Initiatives of the Joint Staff from January 2021 to May 2024. Previously, he served as the Commander and Senior Military Representative to the NATO Headquarters Sarajevo from December 12, 2019, to January 2021.[1][2][3][4]

William J. Edwards
Official portrait, 2024
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1990–present
RankMajor General
CommandsNATO Headquarters Sarajevo
Oregon Land Component
41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team
2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry
Battles / warsIraq War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

References

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  1. ^ "National Guard > Leadership > Joint Staff > Special Staff > Senior Leader Management Office > General Officer Management > bio-show". www.nationalguard.mil.
  2. ^ "NATO Headquarters Sarajevo welcomes new commander". DVIDS.
  3. ^ "Američki general Edwards preuzeo dužnost zapovjednika NATO stožera Sarajevo". Bljesak.info.
  4. ^ "Brigadier General William J. Edwards is the Mobilization Assistant to the Director for Operations (J3MA)". www.pacom.mil.
Military offices
Preceded by Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Operations of the United States Indo-Pacific Command
2018–2019
Succeeded by
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Preceded by Commander and Senior Military Representative to the NATO Headquarters Sarajevo
2019–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives of the Joint Staff
2021–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Strategy, Policy, Plans, and International Affairs of the National Guard Bureau
2024–present
Incumbent