Francis Donovan (general)

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Francis L. Donovan is an American general who has served as the commander of the United States Southern Command since 2026. He previously served as vice commander of the United States Special Operations Command from 2022 to 2026 and as the commanding general of the 2nd Marine Division from 2020 to 2022. Donovan entered the United States Marine Corps in 1986 and served as an infantry, reconnaissance, and special operations officer. His deployments have included the Gulf War and the Iraq War. He was the executive officer of the Marine Corps Special Operations Detachment One from 2005 to 2006. Donovan's notable commands have included the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines; the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit from 2011 to 2013; and the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade from 2016 to 2018. He was also an assistant commanding general of the Joint Special Operations Command from 2018 to 2020. As the commander of Southern Command, he has overseen airstrikes on alleged drug boats during Operation Southern...

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