James Bierman
James W. Bierman Jr. is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who serves as the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Japan since November 9, 2021.[1] He most recently served as Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Division from August 12, 2020 to November 8, 2021.[2] Previously, he served as the Commanding General of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command from June 7, 2018 to July 17, 2020.[3][4][5][6]
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| Born | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1987–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | III Marine Expeditionary Force 3rd Marine Division Marine Corps Recruiting Command Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Western Recruiting Region 3rd Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines Recruiting Station Richmond |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) |
In March 2023, Bierman was reassigned as deputy commandant for plans, policies and operations of the United States Marine Corps.[7][8]
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- "Lieutenant General James W. Bierman". Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- Stahl, Kurt (November 8, 2021). "3d Marine Division Transfers Command". DVIDS.
- "Major General James W. Bierman". www.3rdmardiv.marines.mil.
- Kovach, Gretel C. (July 19, 2013). "Local general heading to Afghanistan". baltimoresun.com.
- "Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Western Recruiting Region Change of Command". DVIDS.
- "Bierman assumes command of MCRC". DVIDS.
- "PN389 — Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman Jr. — Marine Corps, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- "General Officer Announcement". U.S. Department of Defense. March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
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