Background
West, Randall L. was born on February 6, 1947 in Sanford, North Carolina, United States.
West, Randall L. was born on February 6, 1947 in Sanford, North Carolina, United States.
Graduate with honors, University North Carolina. Graduate, Auburn University. Graduate, Naval War College.
Enlisted, United States Marine Corps, 1966; commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps, 1968; advanced through grades to brigadier general, United States Marine Corps combat tour, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam, 1970; logistics officer, Health Management Associates-269, MCAS, New River, North Carolina, 1971; operations officer, detachment officer in charge, HMS Hermes operations officer, aircraft maintenance officer, Health Management Associates-269 detachment officer in charge, HMM-261, Operations Northern Wedding-Bold Guard Executive officer, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 1983; commanding officer, Health Management Associates-269 budget and legislation affairs officer, HQMC secretary, United States Navy Office Legislation Affairs commander, Marine Aircraft Groups 39 and 50, 1990; deputy mission commander Operation Sea Angel congressional fellow, United States Congressman C.W. Young and Defense Appropriations Committee.