Brian W. Cavanaugh Explained

Brian W. Cavanaugh
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:1990–2024
Rank:Lieutenant General
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Brian Woodburn Cavanaugh[1] is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as the commander of the United States Marine Corps Forces Command and Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic from 2022 to 2024.[2] He most recently served as Commanding General of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing from 2021 to 2022, and previously served as the Assistant Deputy Commandant for Programs of the United States Marine Corps.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Cavanaugh attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating with a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering in 1990. After completing flight school, he was designated a naval aviator in 1992. Cavanaugh later earned an M.B.A. degree from Webster University and an M.S. degree in national resource strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at the National Defense University.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PN1011 — Navy — 101st Congress (1989-1990) . March 9, 1990 . U.S. Congress . August 14, 2021.
  2. Web site: Alvarado. Angel. The Incoming Commander [Image 4 of 13]]. August 20, 2022. August 31, 2022. Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command. Norfolk, Virginia. DVIDS.
  3. Web site: Brigadier General Brian W. Cavanaugh. www.marforpac.marines.mil. https://web.archive.org/web/20210814060443/https://www.marforpac.marines.mil/Leaders/View-Page/Article/530765/brigadier-general-brian-w-cavanaugh/ . August 14, 2021 .
  4. Web site: Brigadier General Brian W. Cavanaugh. www.hqmc.marines.mil.
  5. Web site: General Officer Announcements. U.S. Department of Defense.
  6. Web site: Familiar face returns to Okinawa to take charge of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Stars and Stripes.
  7. Web site: 1st MAW Change of Command. DVIDS.
  8. Web site: Commanding General . www.1stmaw.marines.mil . August 14, 2021.