Christopher LaNeve

US Army general officer

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Military officer

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About

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Christopher C. LaNeve is an American general who has served as the 40th vice chief of staff of the United States Army since 6 February 2026. He became the acting chief of staff of the Army on 2 April 2026. He most recently served as the Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, from 2025 to 2026.

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  • Christopher LaNeve graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
  • Christopher LaNeve served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • Christopher LaNeve commanded troops at the company, battalion, and brigade levels.

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2024

Present Military Service

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Jan 1, 2024
2020

Military Award Received

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Jan 1, 2020

Received a distinguished military award for service.

2018

Promoted to Higher Rank

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Achieved promotion to a higher rank within the military.

2012

Deployment Overseas

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2010

Joined Special Forces

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Selected to join a special forces unit.

1982

Birth

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Jan 1, 1982

Born in [Location - Unknown].