Brian Mennes

{{Short description|U.S. Army general}}

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|name = Brian J. Mennes

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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1966|4|26}}

|birth_place = New Mexico, U.S.

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|allegiance = United States

|branch = United States Army

|serviceyears = 1988–2023

|rank = Major General

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|commands = 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum
4th Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division
1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment

|battles = United States invasion of Panama
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War

|awards = Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Bronze Star Medal (5)

|alma_mater = United States Military Academy (BS)
United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS)

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Brian Joseph Mennes (born April 26, 1966){{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xXreAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Brian+Joseph+Mennes%22 |title=Register of Graduates and Former Cadets, United States Military Academy |date=1991 |page=861 |publisher=Association of Graduates U.S.M.A. |location=West Point, New York |access-date=2022-05-19}} is a retired United States Army major general who was the deputy commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps. He previously served as commanding general of the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum from May 1, 2019, to July 12, 2021, and as director of force management of the United States Army.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/400778/brig-gen-beagle-returns-fort-drum-assumes-command-10th-mountain-division-li|title=Brig. Gen. Beagle returns to Fort Drum, assumes command of 10th Mountain Division (LI)|website=DVIDS}}{{cite web|first=Michael|last=Strasser|url=https://www.army.mil/article/221196/fort_drum_community_welcomes_new_10th_mountain_division_commander|title=Fort Drum community welcomes new 10th Mountain Division commander|date=2019-05-01|access-date=2021-06-04|website=U.S. Army}}{{cite web|url=https://www.afcea.org/event/sites/default/files/files/BG(P)%20Mennes%20Bio.pdf|title=Brigadier General (Promotable) Brian J. Mennes|date=February 21, 2018|access-date=2022-05-19}}

Born in New Mexico, Mennes graduated from the United States Military Academy with a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering in May 1988. He later earned a Master of Military Art and Science degree from the Army Command and General Staff College.

In June 2021, Mennes was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general. Pending confirmation, Mennes was assigned as deputy commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps, replacing the nomination previously filled by Xavier T. Brunson, who become deputy commanding general of I Corps instead. On September 20, 2021, Mennes' nomination and recommendation for promotion were withdrawn.{{Cite web|url=https://www.congress.gov/nomination/117th-congress/625|title=PN625 — Maj. Gen. Brian J. Mennes — Army|date=June 8, 2021|website=www.congress.gov}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gomo.army.mil/public?FY=2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722134057/https://www.gomo.army.mil/public?FY=2021|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 22, 2021|title=FY 21 Announcements|access-date=2021-07-22|website=GOMO}}