Paul J. Rock | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2019 | |
Born | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1988–present |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held |
National War College United States Marine Forces Central Command 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Marine Corps Installations Pacific 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing VMMT-204 VMM-263 |
Paul Joseph Rock Jr. [1] is a United States Marine Corps major general who served as commandant of the National War College from 2023 to 2024. [2] He most recently served as commander of United States Marine Forces Central Command. [3] Previously, he served as the Director of Strategy and Plans at HQMC; Deputy Commanding General of the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade from July 26, 2019, to July 10, 2020. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] Rock is a 1988 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. [1] After flight training, he was designated a naval aviator in 1990. [4]
In April 2024, Rock was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as the director of the Marine Corps Staff. [10] [11]
Paul J. Rock | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2019 | |
Born | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1988–present |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held |
National War College United States Marine Forces Central Command 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Marine Corps Installations Pacific 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing VMMT-204 VMM-263 |
Paul Joseph Rock Jr. [1] is a United States Marine Corps major general who served as commandant of the National War College from 2023 to 2024. [2] He most recently served as commander of United States Marine Forces Central Command. [3] Previously, he served as the Director of Strategy and Plans at HQMC; Deputy Commanding General of the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade from July 26, 2019, to July 10, 2020. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] Rock is a 1988 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. [1] After flight training, he was designated a naval aviator in 1990. [4]
In April 2024, Rock was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as the director of the Marine Corps Staff. [10] [11]