Dagvin Anderson


Dagvin R. M. Anderson is a United States Air Force general who serves as the commander of the United States Africa Command. He previously served as director for joint force development of the Joint Staff. Prior to that, he served as the vice director for operations of the Joint Staff. He has also commanded the Special Operations Command Africa.
In June 2025, secretary of defense Pete Hegseth announced that Anderson was president Donald Trump's nominee for commander of the United States Africa Command.

Military career

In July 2022, Anderson was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as director for joint force development of the Joint Staff.