Background
Nyland, William Lewis was born on October 2, 1946 in Coronado, California, United States.
Nyland, William Lewis was born on October 2, 1946 in Coronado, California, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University New Mexico, 1968. Master of Science in Systems Management Research and Development, University Southern California, 1980. Student, Amphibious Warfare School, 1975.
Student, Navy Fighter Weapons School (TopGun), 1977. Student, Naval War College, 1981. Student, Air War College, 1988.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1968, advanced through grades to general, 2002. Commander VMFA-232, 1985—1987, Marine Aviation Training Support Group, Pensacola, Florida, 1990—1992. Chief of staff 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1992—1994, assistant wing Commander, 1992—1994, 2nd MAW, 1994—1995.
Deputy director force structure & resources United States Marine Corps Joint Staff (J-8), Washington, 1995-1997. Deputy commanding general II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1997—1998. Commanding general 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, MCAS, Cherry Point, 1998—2000.
Deputy commandant programs & resources United States Marine Corps, 2000—2001, deputy commandant aviation, 2001—2002, assistant commandant Washington, 2002—2005.
Married Brenda Petty. 3 children.