Christopher LaNeve

Christopher C. LaNeve is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the commanding general of Eighth Army and chief of staff of the Combined Forces Command since April 5, 2024. He most recently served as the commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division from 2022 to 2023. He previously served as the deputy chief of staff for operations, plans, and training of the United States Army Forces Command.

LaNeve holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona, a Master’s of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Master’s of Military Art and Science in Strategic Studies from the Command and General Staff College Advanced Operational Art Studies Fellowship. His military education includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Combined Arms Services Staff School, the Command and General Staff College, the Joint Forces Staff College, and Senior Service College Fellows Course.