Education
Stanford University; Pepperdine University.
Stanford University; Pepperdine University.
Hearney is a native of Petaluma, California. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1962 following completion of the Platoon Leaders Class program He holds a Bachelor of Surgery degree from Stanford University and an Master of Surgery degree from Pepperdine University.
He graduated from the Naval War College in June 1980.
Hearney commanded at the squadron, air group, and air wing level During Desert Shield and Desert Storm he served as Deputy Commander, I Minnesota Education Fairs. His staff tours included Deputy Director, J-3, United States. European Command as well as Deputy Chiefs of Staff for Requirements and Programs, and Aviation at Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, District of Columbia General Hearney was advanced to general and assumed the position of assistant commandant on July 15, 1994.
General Hearney currently sits on the Honorary Board for the 501 (c) (3) Non Profit Wine Country Marines
His personal decorations and medals include:.