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Secretary of Defense praises outgoing Army Chief of Staff
August 7, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the stewardship of Gen. James C. McConville as he relinquished his duties as Army chief of staff Aug. 4... MORE

An older, male soldier smiles as he looks at a row of smiling soldiers.

470th Military Intelligence Brigade member named U.S. Army Soldier of the Year
October 15, 2021 — Former Army specialist, now Sgt. Justin J. Earnhart, assigned to the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade, was named the U.S. Army Soldier of the Year Oct. 11 during the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting for placing as the top Soldier while competing in the U.S. Army’s Best Warrior Competition 2021... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Justin Earnhart, 470th Military Intelligence Brigade

CSA: ‘The time is now’ to transform the Army
October 15, 2020 — Not only are people the Army’s No. 1 priority but, according to its top officer, they will also play a critical role in transforming the Army as it moves into the future... MORE

Soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Division learn about the importance of strong and trustworthy leadership from Gen. James C. McConville during his visit to Fort Bliss, Texas, July 22, 2019.

Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle assumes command of Army Medical Command
June 29, 2020 — Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, U.S. Army Surgeon General, assumed responsibility as the commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Command June 24 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston in a socially-distanced virtual ceremony hosted by Gen. James C. McConville, Army Chief of Staff... MORE

'Project Inclusion' to cut Army board photos in effort to promote diversity
June 29, 2020 — Starting in August, photos will be eliminated from promotion and selection boards as the Army launches “Project Inclusion” to identify practices that inadvertently discriminate, senior leaders announced July 25... MORE

Army Chief of Staff, Sgt. Maj. of Army visit JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
April 24, 2020 — Military personnel assigned and augmenting units at Joint Base San Antonio showcased an array of capabilities around the installation to Gen. James McConville, the 40th and current U.S. Army Chief of Staff, and Sgt. Maj. Of the Army Michael A. Grinston, as they visited Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 23... MORE

Army Chief of Staff: prioritizing personnel starts with equal opportunity
August 21, 2019 — Speaking at an Aug. 14 symposium designed to uphold equal opportunity standards in the service, the Army's new chief of staff re-asserted his emphasis on prioritizing people -- Soldiers and civilians who comprise the Army's active-duty force, National Guard and Reserve units... MORE

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. James C. McConville speaks during a military equal opportunity symposium at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 14.

New Army Chief of Staff sends message to Soldiers
August 15, 2019 — I am honored to serve as the 40th Chief of Staff of the Army. It is an incredible privilege to lead the world's premier fighting force, made up of the Nation's greatest men and women. Our Army -- Regular, National Guard and Reserve -- is the best-trained, best-equipped, and best-led land force ever to take to the field. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Joint Force, Allies, and Partners to protect our interests and uphold our shared values... MORE

U.S. Army Gen. James C. McConville 40th Chief of Staff of the Army, poses for his official portrait in the Army portrait studio at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, July 26, 2019.

McConville Succeeds Milley as Army Chief of Staff
August 12, 2019 — Acting Army Secretary Ryan D. McCarthy swore in Gen. James C. McConville as the 40th Army chief of staff during an Aug. 9 ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia. McConville succeeds Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, who has been confirmed as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and will take office at the end of September. ... MORE

Army Gen. James C. McConville speaks during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Aug. 9 in which he succeeded Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as Army chief of staff.

Gen. James C. McConville confirmed as next Army chief of staff
May 28, 2019 — The No. 1 priority for the next Army chief of staff will be people, whom Gen. James C. McConville says are the Army's greatest strength... MORE

The No. 1 priority for the next Army chief of staff will be people, whom Gen. James C. McConville says are the Army's greatest strength.

Army vice chief of staff: Women vital to 'strength of our Army'
March 15, 2018 — History is replete with inspiring examples of female Soldiers who served, said the Army's vice chief of staff... MORE

Gen. James C. McConville, vice chief of staff of the Army, speaks at the 10th annual U.S. Army Women's Summit, themed "Army Women: Lead, Network, Grow," March 12, 2018, on Capitol Hill, in celebration of Women's History Month.