Stephen Sklenka

Stephen Douglas Sklenka[1] is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who has served as the deputy commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command since August 16, 2021. He previously served as the Director of Strategic Planning and Policy of the United States Indo-Pacific Command from July 2019. Previously, he was the Commanding General of the 1st Marine Logistics Group.[2][3][4][5][6]

Stephen Sklenka
Official portrait, 2021
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1988–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands held1st Marine Logistics Group
Combat Logistics Regiment 15
Battles/warsGulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal

Sklenka is a 1988 graduate of the United States Naval Academy[1] with a Bachelor of Science degree in history. He later earned a Master of Arts degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College and a second Master of Arts degree in unconventional warfare/special operations low intensity conflict from the American Military University.[2]

In June 2021, Sklenka was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, succeeding Michael Minihan.[7][8]

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  1. "PN920 — Navy, 100th Congress (1987–1988)". U.S. Congress. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  2. "MajGen Stephen Sklenka : Timothy T. Day Foundation". tdayfoundation.org.
  3. "Strategic Planning Policy Directorate". www.pacom.mil.
  4. "The View from Camp Smith, Hawaii".
  5. "Brig. Gen. Stephen Sklenka visits D-M". DVIDS.
  6. "1st Marine Logistics Group Change Of Command". DVIDS.
  7. "PN744 — Maj. Gen. Stephen D. Sklenka — Marine Corps, 117th Congress (2021–2022)". U.S. Congress. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  8. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. July 2, 2021.
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