Background
Hejlik, Dennis Jerry was born on July 22, 1947 in Garner, Iowa, United States. Son of Ralph Peter and Vlasta Anna Hejlik.
Hejlik, Dennis Jerry was born on July 22, 1947 in Garner, Iowa, United States. Son of Ralph Peter and Vlasta Anna Hejlik.
Bachelor of Science, Mankato State University, 1975. Master of Science, College of Naval Warfare, 1993.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1968, advanced through grades to colonel, 1997. Platoon leader 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California, 1975-1977, company Commander, 1977-1978, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1983-1986. Instructor, advisor Amphibious Warfare School, Quantico, Virginia, 1986-1989.
Battalion Commander 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, 1993-1996. Military fellow Council on Foreign Relations, Washington, 1996-1997. Commanding officer Marine Barracks 8th & I, 1997-1999.
Military secretary to commandant United States Marine Corps, since 1999.
Married Sandra Jo Schaefer, December 28, 1968. Children: Jason, Jill.