Calvert L. Worth Jr. Explained

Calvert L. Worth Jr.
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Branch Label:Branch
Serviceyears:1991–present
Rank:Lieutenant General
Commands:II Marine Expeditionary Force
2nd Marine Division
Task Force Southwest
Marine Corps Training Command
6th Marine Regiment
Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa
1st Battalion, 6th Marines
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

Calvert L. Worth Jr. is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who has served as the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force since August 2, 2024.[1] He most recently served as the commanding general of the 2nd Marine Division from 2022 to 2024.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Worth earned a bachelor's degree from University of Missouri. He later received a Masters of Military Studies and a Masters Degree in Operational Studies both from Marine Corps University; and a Masters of Science in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University.

Worth has served as the Military Assistant to the DoD Executive Secretary in the Office of the Secretary of Defense; Service as the Marine Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Navy; service in the Joint Staff J-3, J35 Regional Operations as the Division Chief, Joint Operations Division-CENTCOM. Prior to his division command, he served as the Director of Strategy, Policy and Plans (J5) in U.S. Southern Command.

In May 2024, Worth was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as commanding general of the II Marine Expeditionary Force.[6] [7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Webcast: II Marine Expeditionary Force Change of Command. 2024-08-02. DVIDS.
  2. Web site: Category: Marine Corps - Seapower. seapowermagazine.org.
  3. News: A Black Colonel Takes Command of a Key Marine Corps Brigade. Helene. Cooper. The New York Times . May 11, 2021. NYTimes.com.
  4. Web site: Commanding General, 2d Marine Division: MAJ. GEN. CALVERT WORTH JR.. 2nd Marine Division. February 6, 2023.
  5. Web site: Leaders. 2nd Marine Division. January 27, 2024.
  6. Web site: PN1701 — Maj. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr. — Marine Corps. 2024-05-07. U.S. Congress.
  7. Web site: General Officer Announcements. 2024-05-09. U.S. Department of Defense.