Paul J. Rock Explained

Paul J. Rock
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:1988–present
Rank:Major General
Commands:National War College
United States Marine Forces Central Command
3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade
Marine Corps Installations Pacific
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
VMMT-204
VMM-263

Paul Joseph Rock Jr. is a United States Marine Corps major general who served as commandant of the National War College from 2023 to 2024.[1] He most recently served as commander of United States Marine Forces Central Command.[2] Previously, he served as the Director of Strategy and Plans at HQMC; Deputy Commanding General of the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade from July 26, 2019, to July 10, 2020.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] Rock is a 1988 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.[9] After flight training, he was designated a naval aviator in 1990.[3]

In April 2024, Rock was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as the director of the Marine Corps Staff.[10] [11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Major General Paul J. Rock. 2023-08-09. National War College.
  2. Web site: Major General Paul J. Rock Jr.. 2021-10-28.
  3. Web site: Major General Paul J. Rock Jr.. www.hqmc.marines.mil. July 14, 2021. April 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210410132128/https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/ppo/Leaders/Leaders-View/Article/1974674/major-general-paul-j-rock-jr/. live.
  4. Web site: New commander takes charge of Marine Corps bases across the Pacific. Stars and Stripes. July 12, 2021. July 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210712082933/https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/new-commander-takes-charge-of-marine-corps-bases-across-the-pacific-1.592321. live.
  5. Web site: Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr. visits U.S. Marines with VMM-265 during Exercise Forest Light Western Army. DVIDS. July 12, 2021. July 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210712082901/https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6044279/maj-gen-paul-j-rock-jr-visits-us-marines-with-vmm-265-during-exercise-forest-light-western-army. live.
  6. Web site: III Marine Expeditionary Force, 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade Welcomes New Leadership. DVIDS. July 12, 2021. July 26, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190726093842/https://www.dvidshub.net/news/333104/iii-marine-expeditionary-force-3d-marine-expeditionary-brigade-welcomes-new-leadership. live.
  7. Web site: 3D MEB Change of Command. 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade. July 12, 2021. October 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018045707/https://www.3rdmeb.marines.mil/News/News-Article-Display/Article/2317338/3d-meb-change-of-command/. live.
  8. Web site: MCIPAC bids farewell to Malavet, welcomes Rock. Okinawa Marines. July 12, 2021. July 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210712082902/https://www.okinawa.marines.mil/News/News-Article-Display/Article/1231311/mcipac-bids-farewell-to-malavet-welcomes-rock/. live.
  9. Web site: PN920 — Navy — 100th Congress (1987-1988) . April 28, 1988 . U.S. Congress . July 14, 2021.
  10. Web site: PN1588 — Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock, Jr. — Marine Corps. U.S. Congress. 2024-04-08 .
  11. Web site: General Officer Assignments. 2024-04-10. U.S. Department of Defense.

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