William L. Zana (born 1966) is a retired

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major general from the

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who served as the commanding general of

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from May 15, 2020 to May 14, 2022. He previously served as Deputy Director for J-5 Politico-Military Affairs (Africa) on the

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and, as a brigadier general, led CJTF-HOA from May to June 2018.

Tomb Guard

William Zana joined the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) as a

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in 1987 and received his Tomb Guard badge (#354) when he was a

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. He would go on to become the only sentinel to become a general officer. After 37 years of service, Zana returned to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for one final guard shift. He spent his last hours of military service walking the plaza to honor the unknowns.

Dates of rank

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Zana, William L. Living people 1966 births Date of birth missing (living people) Park University alumni Marine Corps University alumni National Defense University alumni United States Army generals