John E. Wissler | |
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| Born | c. 1956 (age 69–70) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1978–2017 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | United States Marine Corps Forces Command III Marine Expeditionary Force 2 MEF Headquarters Group 2nd Marine Logistics Group |
| Conflicts | Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Defense Distinguished Service Medal |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy (BS) Air Force Institute of Technology (MS) Armed Forces Staff College (MS) |
John E. Wissler is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as commander of the United States Marine Corps Forces Command.[1] He previously served as commanding general, III MEF.
Awards and decorations
[edit]Wisslers' decorations and medals include:
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| Defense Distinguished Service Medal | Legion of Merit with one award star | Defense Superior Service Medal | Meritorious Service Medal with three award stars | ||||||||||||
| Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal | United States Navy Presidential Unit Citation | Joint Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clustars | U.S. Navy Unit Commendation | ||||||||||||
| Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with three bronze service stars | Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal | National Defense Service Medal with two service stars | Iraq Campaign Medal with three service stars | ||||||||||||
| Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | Korea Defense Service Medal | Humanitarian Service Medal with one service star | Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with nine service stars | ||||||||||||
| Rifle Expert Badge | Pistol Sharpshooter Badge | ||||||||||||||
Military service
[edit]Since his commissioning in 1978, he served in a variety of command and staff billets, including his participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Presently in Syria Freedom (OPF).[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Marine Forces Command Leadership". U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ "III Marine Expeditionary Force > About > Leaders > Commanding General". Iiimef.marines.mil. 7 June 1978. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
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