Roger B. Turner Jr. is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who has served as the commanding general of the III Marine Expeditionary Force since 26 January 2024.[1] He previously served as the acting Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Roger B. Turner | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1984–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | III Marine Expeditionary Force 1st Marine Division Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Task Force Southwest 5th Marine Regiment 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine |
In April 2023, Turner was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ Hitchcock, Owen (26 January 2024). "III MEF Change of Command Ceremony". DVIDS. III Marine Expeditionary Force. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Major General Roger B. Turner". Office of the Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "Major General Roger B. Turner, Jr". www.1stmardiv.marines.mil. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023.
- ^ "Storied 1st Marine Division gets new commander at Camp Pendleton". 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Major General Roger B. Turner Promotion". DVIDS.
- ^ "1st Marine Division Change of Command". DVIDS.
- ^ "Turner relinquishes command of Combat Center to Jurney". DVIDS.
- ^ "PN540 — Maj. Gen. Roger B. Turner Jr. — Marine Corps". U.S. Congress. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
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