Dagvin Anderson

Dagvin R. M. Anderson (born 1970) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as the director for joint force development of the Joint Staff. He previously served as the vice director for operations of the Joint Staff. He has also commanded the Special Operations Command Africa.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Dagvin Anderson
Official portrait, 2022
Born	1970 (age 54–55)
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1992–present
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	Special Operations Command Africa 58th Special Operations Wing 58th Operations Group 19th Special Operations Squadron
Battles / wars	War in Afghanistan Iraq War
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal

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.^[6]

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.^[7][8]