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U.S. Marine Corps general From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul Joseph Rock Jr.[1] is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who serves as the director of the Marine Corps Staff. He previously served as commandant of the National War College from 2023 to 2024.[2] He also served as commander of United States Marine Forces Central Command.[3] Previously, he served as the Director of Strategy and Plans at HQMC; Deputy Commanding General of the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade from July 26, 2019, to July 10, 2020.[4][5][6][7][8][9] Rock is a 1988 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.[1] After flight training, he was designated a naval aviator in 1990.[4]
Paul J. Rock | |
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Born | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1988–present |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | National War College United States Marine Forces Central Command 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Marine Corps Installations Pacific 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing VMMT-204 VMM-263 |
In April 2024, Rock was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as the director of the Marine Corps Staff.[10][11]
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