David Bellon Explained

David G. Bellon
Birth Place:Fort Polk, Louisiana
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:1991–2024
Rank:Lieutenant General
Commands:United States Marine Corps Reserve
Marine Corps Forces South
3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines
Battles:Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (4)

David G. Bellon is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as the commander of the United States Marine Corps Reserve and Marine Corps Forces, South.[1] He previously commanded Marine Forces South from May 2017 to August 2018, ceding control to Major General Michael F. Fahey III.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Bellon assumed command of Marine Forces Reserve from interim commander Brigadier General Michael S. Martin in September after taking over as Interim from LtGen Michael A. Rocco, USMC, upcoming retirement after over 37 years of service. In 2017, Rocco was promoted to lieutenant general and assumed the duties of deputy commandant for manpower and reserve affairs. [6]

He is scheduled to retire from active duty.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon. 2021-05-25.
  2. Web site: Commander. www.marforres.marines.mil.
  3. Web site: Visit of Major General David Bellon | U.S. Embassy in Argentina. November 2, 2017. U.S. Embassy in Argentina.
  4. Web site: Major General David G. Bellon Takes Command of MARFORSOUTH | Diálogo Americas. June 2017 .
  5. Web site: Maj. Gen. Bellon takes command of MARFORSOUTH. U.S. Southern Command.
  6. Web site: Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon assumes command of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North . September 17, 2019 . U.S. Marine Forces Reserve . 2021-08-01.
  7. A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for the National Guard and Reserve. video. 2023-06-01. 2023-06-14. Dirksen Senate Office Building. U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations.