Kevin Iiams Explained

Kevin M. Iiams
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:1986–2024
Rank:Lieutenant General
Commands:United States Marine Corps Training and Education Command
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command
United States Marine Corps Forces, South

Kevin M. Iiams is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as the commander of the United States Marine Corps Training and Education Command from 2021 to 2024.[1] He most recently served as the Assistant Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration of the United States Marine Corps and Deputy Commanding General of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command. Previously, he was the Commanding General of the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing.[2] [3] [4] In April 2021, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment to reassume his command of the U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command, replacing LtGen Lewis A. Craparotta.[5]

Awards and decorations

Naval Aviator Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf clusterLegion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal with one gold award starMeritorious Service MedalAir Medal with Combat "V", gold award numeral 1 and bronze Strike/Flight numerals 18Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V and two award stars
Navy Achievement MedalNavy Presidential Unit CitationJoint Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clustersNavy Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with one bronze service starNational Defense Service Medal with service starArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalSouthwest Asia Service Medal with two service stars
Afghanistan Campaign MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one silver and one bronze service stars
Navy Arctic Service RibbonNATO Medal for service with ISAFKuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
Rifle Sharpshooter BadgePistol Marksman Badge
Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WEBCAST: TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND (TECOM) CHANGE OF COMMAND. 2021-07-23. DVIDS.
  2. Web site: Brigadier General Mark H. Clingan.
  3. Web site: Major General Kevin M. Iiams.
  4. Web site: Brig. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams Assumes Command of MARFORSOUTH | Diálogo Americas. January 13, 2016 .
  5. Web site: General Officer Announcements.

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