Eric E. Austin | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Born | c. 1969 (age 54–55) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1991–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held |
1st Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aircraft Group 14 VMFA-211 |
| Awards |
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
Eric E. Austin (born c. 1969) is a United States Marine Corps major general who serves as the commanding general of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. He previously served as the director of the Capabilities Development Directorate in the Office of the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration. [1] [2]
Austin graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1991 with a B.S. degree in aeronautical engineering. He completed flight training in 1994. Austin later graduated from the National War College in 2010 with a master's degree in national security strategy. [2]
In March 2024, Austin was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy commandant for combat development and integration. [3] [4]
References
- ^ "US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters". AP News. April 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Major General Eric E. Austin". 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.
- ^ "PN1496 - 1 nominee for Marine Corps, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
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Eric E. Austin | |
|---|---|
|
Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Born | c. 1969 (age 54–55) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1991–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held |
1st Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aircraft Group 14 VMFA-211 |
| Awards |
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
Eric E. Austin (born c. 1969) is a United States Marine Corps major general who serves as the commanding general of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. He previously served as the director of the Capabilities Development Directorate in the Office of the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration. [1] [2]
Austin graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1991 with a B.S. degree in aeronautical engineering. He completed flight training in 1994. Austin later graduated from the National War College in 2010 with a master's degree in national security strategy. [2]
In March 2024, Austin was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy commandant for combat development and integration. [3] [4]
References
- ^ "US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters". AP News. April 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Major General Eric E. Austin". 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.
- ^ "PN1496 - 1 nominee for Marine Corps, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
External links
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Media related to
Eric E. Austin at Wikimedia Commons
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| This biographical article related to the United States Marine Corps is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |