Former Day County resident promoted to brigadier general

  • John Sannes was promoted to Brigadier General July 24. Sannes began his military career serving as an enlisted soldier from 1992-97 and has continued to move through the ranks over the last 30 years. He is originally from Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot
    John Sannes was promoted to Brigadier General July 24. Sannes began his military career serving as an enlisted soldier from 1992-97 and has continued to move through the ranks over the last 30 years. He is originally from Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

    Originally from Webster, John Sannes was promoted to brigadier general by the first Special Forces Command during a special ceremony July 24. Effective Dec. 1 2025, U.S. Army Col. John W. Sannes was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. According to a press release provided by first Special Forces Command Public Affairs Office, Sannes is a graduate of South Dakota State University, the U.S. N…