Austin Renforth Explained

Austin Renforth
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:1982–2023
Rank:Major General
Commands:Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
Marine Corps Training Command
7th Marine Regiment
Battles:Gulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (2)

Austin Eugene Renforth is a retired United States Marine Corps major general who last served as the Commanding General of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command and Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. He also served as the acting Chief of Staff of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Renforth enlisted in the United States Navy in 1982 and was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1984. He graduated from the Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics in 1988.[8] [1] [2]

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  1. Web site: Major General Austin E. Renforth. www.29palms.marines.mil. July 14, 2021.
  2. Web site: BRIGADIER GENERAL AUSTIN E. RENFORTH, USMC. www.northcom.mil. July 14, 2021.
  3. Web site: Maj. Gen. Austin Renforth assumes command of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. DVIDS.
  4. Web site: Parris Island Welcomes New Commanding General. 4th Marine Corps District.
  5. Web site: Brass Walk Back General's 'Barbie Doll' Remarks After Backlash. Hope Hodge. Seck. June 9, 2017. Military.com.
  6. Web site: Two Drill Instructors Sidelined in Hazing Probe Back at Work. Hope Hodge. Seck. June 2, 2017. Military.com.
  7. Web site: Parris Island General Criticized After 'Barbie' Doll Comment About Female Recruits. June 10, 2017.
  8. Web site: PN920 — Navy — 100th Congress (1987–1988) . April 28, 1988 . U.S. Congress . July 14, 2021.