Darryl A. Williams
Commander of USAREUR-AF and NATO Allied Land Command, United States Army
General Darryl A. Williams assumed command of US Army Europe and Africa and NATO’s Allied Land Command in 2022. Gen Williams graduated from the United States Military Academy, West Point, in 1983, and was commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the US Army. A career Field Artillery officer, Gen Williams has commanded at all levels, including Division Artillery, 1st Armored Division; US Army Warrior Transition Command; US Army Africa; NATO Allied Land Command; and most recently, as USMA’s 60th Superintendent. He has also served in key leadership positions at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels to include Deputy Commanding General (Support), 2nd Infantry Division, Republic of Korea; Deputy Chief of Staff (G3/5/7), US Army Europe; and Deputy Director for Soldier Comprehensive Fitness, Department of the Army G3/5/7. He has deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm as a Battery Commander; Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Division Fire and Effects Coordinator; and Operation United Assistance as USARAF commander, fighting against the Ebola outbreak in Liberia. His military education includes the Field Artillery Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Command and General Staff College, School of Advanced Military Studies, and the United States Naval War College. He holds master’s degrees in leadership development, military art and science, and national security and strategic studies. His awards and decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, the Parachutist Badge, Presidential Service Badge, and the Army Staff Identification Badge.
Updated: September 7, 2023