Curtis D. Taylor nominated for promotion to lieutenant general

The Army major general would become deputy commander of U.S. European Command in Germany after leading the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss.

Army Maj. Gen. Curtis D. Taylor has been nominated for promotion to the grade of lieutenant general, the Department of War announced on June 8, 2026.

Here is the full post (see war.gov): “Army Maj. Gen. Curtis D. Taylor for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general, with assignment as deputy commander, U.S. European Command, Germany. Taylor currently serves as commanding general, 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss.”

The nomination would place Taylor as deputy commander of U.S. European Command in Germany (see war.gov). The command oversees U.S. military operations and partnerships across Europe, making the deputy commander a key leadership position. Taylor currently serves as commanding general of the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss, experience that prepares him for the role (see war.gov).

This nomination is one of 109 officer nominations announced so far this year. Hawaii leads all states with 10 total nominations, while the Army has the most among military services with 74. At the same point in 2025, the database recorded only two officer nominations. The previous nomination announcement occurred five days earlier.

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