Michael L. Downs

Michael L. Downs
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1993–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsAssociate Directorate for Military Affairs, Central Intelligence Agency
17th Training Wing
707th Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Group
303rd Intelligence Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal

Michael L. Downs is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as the associate director for military affairs of the Central Intelligence Agency since December 2, 2024. He most recently served as the vice director of the Joint Staff. He previously served as the deputy director, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations of the Joint Staff.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

In July 2024, Downs was nominated and confirmed for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as associate director for military affairs of the Central Intelligence Agency.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ "General Officer Assignments".
  2. ^ "Brigadier General Michael L. Downs". United States Air Force. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  3. ^ "PN132 – 24 nominees for Air Force, 117th Congress (2021–2022) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress". Congress.gov. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  4. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
  5. ^ "General Officer Announcements 2021 | Officer Assignments". 24 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Downs Assigned to U.S. Forces Korea". 17 December 2018.
  7. ^ "PN1987 — Maj. Gen. Michael L. Ahmann — Air Force". U.S. Congress. 23 July 2024.
  8. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 24 July 2024.