James Bierman Explained

James Bierman
Birth Place:	Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:	1987–present
Rank:	Lieutenant General
Commands:	III Marine Expeditionary Force 3rd Marine Division Marine Corps Recruiting Command Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Western Recruiting Region 3rd Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines Recruiting Station Richmond
Battles:	Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War
Awards:	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (3)

James W. Bierman Jr. is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Japan from 2021 to 2024.^[1] He most recently served as Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Division from August 12, 2020 to November 8, 2021.^[2] Previously, he served as the Commanding General of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command from June 7, 2018 to July 17, 2020.^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}

In March 2023, Bierman was reassigned as deputy commandant for plans, policies and operations of the United States Marine Corps.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lieutenant General James W. Bierman. https://web.archive.org/web/20230321183736/https://www.iiimef.marines.mil/Leaders/Commanding-General/ . 2021-11-09. March 21, 2023 .
2. Web site: Stahl. Kurt. 3d Marine Division Transfers Command. 2021-11-08. DVIDS.
3. Web site: Major General James W. Bierman. www.3rdmardiv.marines.mil.
4. Web site: Local general heading to Afghanistan. Gretel C.. Kovach. baltimoresun.com. July 19, 2013 .
5. Web site: Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Western Recruiting Region Change of Command. DVIDS.
6. Web site: Bierman assumes command of MCRC. DVIDS.
7. Web site: PN389 — Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman Jr. — Marine Corps, 118th Congress (2023-2024). 2023-03-14. 2023-03-16. U.S. Congress.
8. Web site: General Officer Announcement. 2023-03-15. 2023-03-16. U.S. Department of Defense.