John M. Paxton Jr. Military person

John M. Paxton, Jr. (born June 25, 1951) is a United States Marine Corps general who currently serves as the 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. Prior to current assignment, he served as the Commanding General of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM); Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic (FMFlant); Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe, as well as II Marine Expeditionary Force.Previously, Paxton was Director, J3 - Operations, The Joint Staff and Chief of Staff, Multinational Forces-Iraq. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced on March 13, 2008, Paxton's nomination for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general, and for assignment as Director, Strategic Plans & Policy, J-5, The Joint Staff. On May 22, 2007, Paxton relinquished command of the 1st Marine Division to take the role of Chief of Staff for Multi-National Force-Iraq.

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Birth date	January 01, 1951
Birth place	Chester Pennsylvania

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Bronze Star Medal Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal Commendation Medal Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
military command	1st Marine Division II Marine Expeditionary Force
service start	1974