David Furness

David J. Furness is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who last served as the Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations from August 2021 to July 2023.^[1] He previously was the Assistant Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations from August 2020 to August 2021.^[2][3][4][5]

David Furness
Official portrait, 2021
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1987–2023
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	2nd Marine Division Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Recruiting Station Sacramento 1st Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 1st Marines
Battles / wars	Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (2)