Robert F. Hedelund Explained

Robert F. Hedelund
Birth Date:23 March 1961
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:1983–2021
Rank:Lieutenant General
Commands:United States Marine Corps Forces Command
II Marine Expeditionary Force
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory
MAWTS-1
HMM-162[1]
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal

Robert Frederick Hedelund (born March 23, 1961) is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps who serves as the commander of United States Marine Corps Forces Command, replacing Lieutenant General Mark A. Brilakis.[2] He previously served as the commander of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. Hedelund was commissioned upon his graduation from Florida Atlantic University in 1983. He is from Pompano Beach, Florida. He graduated from Deerfield Beach High School.[3]

He retired in 2021, with his retirement ceremony held on October 29, 2021.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lieutenant General Robert F. Hedelund . . www.marines.mil . United States Marine Corps . September 13, 2020 .
  2. Web site: Lieutenant General Robert F. Hedelund.
  3. Web site: Lieutenant General Brian D. Beaudreault.
  4. Web site: EC1944 — Executive Communication, 117th Congress (2021-2022). 2021-09-29. U.S. Congress.
  5. Web site: Webcast: Retirement Ceremony for Lieutenant General Hedelund. 2021-09-29. DVIDS.