Brigadier General Andrew Gainey

Brigadier General Andrew C. Gaineyis currently serving as the Deputy Commanding General – Operations of the 3rd (French) Division in Marseille, France.

Upon graduation from the University of South Carolina in 1992, he was commissioned as a Field Artillery officer and has since served in a variety of key leadership positions throughout the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

During his career, he has had the distinct privilege to lead Soldiers in combat in both Iraq and Afghanistan.  BG Gainey commanded troops at the Brigade and Battalion level, most notably as the Commander of the 1st Battalion, 7^th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Riley, Kansas, and later as the Commander of the 17th Field Artillery Brigade (HIMARS) at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington.

While serving as the Deputy Commanding General (Maneuver) of the 1st Infantry Division, he commanded the 1st Infantry Division Headquarters (Forward) in Poland.

BG Gainey’s staff experience includes Executive Officer to the Vice Chief of Staff, Army, Senior Military Assistant to the Undersecretary of Defense and Military Assistant in the Office of the Secretary Defense.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina, a Master’s degree from Kansas State University, and a Master’s degree from the United States Marine War College.

He credits most of his career accomplishments to the leadership and mentorship he received from the University of South Carolina ROTC Department.