Major General Guy C. Swan III, USA, is currently the Director of Operations for Headquarters U.S Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The Directorate of Operations serves as the principal advisor to the USNORTHCOM Commander on all operational matters, providing strategic guidance to plan and execute NORTHCOM missions within the area of responsibility; including land, maritime, and Homeland Defense air operations as well as Defense Support to Civil Authorities.
Prior to his current position, MG Swan was in command of the U.S.Army Military District of Washington and Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region July 21, 2005. He was the Army’s Chief of Legislative Liaison from August 2002 to July 2005.
Major General Swan holds a Bachelors degree from the United States Military Academy and a Masters in International Relations from Georgetown University. He also received a Masters in Military Arts and Science while attending the Army's Command and General Staff College.