Douglas A. Sims II

Freedom isn’t free it’s earned every day by the brave men and women who serve this great nation. 🇺🇸 Proud to be an American, and forever grateful to our heroes in uniform.

1st Infantry Division Law Enforcement Activity conducts change of responsibility on Fort Riley, Kansas, Sept. 26, 2025. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Joshua Fish)

Leadership in action teamwork, strategy, and dedication at every level. 🇺🇸💪

The has announced that I will serve as the Office of the Chief of Staff, Army General Officer, following the Senate's confirmation of my selection for Major General on Oct 24 for the FY18 Army Competitive Category, Promotion Selection List.

Soldiers learning and continuing our legacy at the Normandy Institute during the 81st D-Day Commemorations.
101 year old WWII and 8th Army Air Force veteran, Mr. Lester Schenk, a B17 ball turret gunner, was in attendance at the 1st Infantry Division Commemoration Dinner at the Normandy Institute.

hosted the 1st Infantry Division Retention Rodeo, providing Soldiers across the division an opportunity to discuss their futures and career options, enabling career counselors to assist the division in retaining its most important asset.
Sustain to Victory!

Service is more than a duty it's a way of life. Through every challenge, victory, and sacrifice, I’ve learned the true meaning of honor, loyalty, and resilience. Proud to have served, and grateful for the lessons that will guide me in the next chapter. The uniform may come off, but the spirit of a soldier lives on. Always ready, always strong. 🇺🇸 .

The strength of and the 🇺🇸 🇱🇻 partnership is our unity. Thank you to Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš and Defense Minister Artis Pabriks for joining Ambassador Carwile and Major General Douglas Sims II, Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division, in visiting American soldiers recently deployed to Lielvarde Air Base. As the Prime Minister stated, the presence of Allied forces in is proof of NATO's commitment to defend its member states.
PHOTOS: State Chancellery of Latvia

Yesterday we had the privilege to host Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Sims II, commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley in Kansas. Throughout the visit, Sims received a mission update brief, had an office call with Col. Paul Dahlen, our commander, and spend some time with some of his troops from the 7th Squadron 17th Cavalry Regiment currently stationed at Forward Operating Site Powidz.
Glad to have you onboard, Sir.

Grateful for the journey and the people who made it unforgettable. The mission may change, but the heart of service never will. 🇺🇸 .

It was an honor to meet with the members of the today. Engagements like this are vital in strengthening the bond between our Army and the communities we serve. Thank you for the opportunity to share insights and foster connections.
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In a meeting of the commanders of the Iron Division 🇵🇱 and the 1st Infantry Division U.S. Army 🇺🇸. Gen. dyw. Jarosław Gromadziński in genes. dyw. Douglas A. Sims II talked about developing mutual military cooperation