Education
Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1971;
graduate, Artillery Basic, Fort Sill, 1972;
graduate, Advanced Course, Fort Sill, 1979;
Master of Science in Sys. Management, University of Southern California, 1978;
student, United States Marine Corps Command Staff College, 1985;
student, National War College, 1990.
Career
Commissioned ensign, United States Marine Corps, 1971;
advanced through grades to brigadier general, United States Marine Corps, 1997;
stationed at, Camp Pendleton, California, 1972-1974;
stationed at, Marine Observation Squadron 6, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Okinawa, Japan, 1974-1975;
stationed at, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, 1975-1978;
commanded Recruit Training Rgt., Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, 1995-1997;
various assignments, Marine Corps Headquarters, Washington, 1979-1983;
force artillery officer, III Marine Amphibious Force, Okinawa, 1984-1985;
Executive officer, 3d Battalion, 11th Marine Rgt., San Diego, 1985-1987;
commanding officer, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Rgt., San Diego, 1987-1989;
ground plans officer, Office Secretary Defense, 1990-1991;
deputy executive secretary, Department Defense, 1991-1993;
military fellow, Council Foreign Rels., 1993-1994;
planner, Roles and Missions Coordination Group, Headquarters United States Marine Corps, 1994-1995;
inspector general, United States Marine Corps, since 1997.