Gary L. Thomas (general)

Gary Lee Thomas[1] (born 1962) is a United States Marine Corps four-star general.[2] He is the current Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Gary L. Thomas
General Gary L. Thomas
Nickname(s)"Lurch"
Born1962 (age 57–58)
Austin, Texas
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1984–present
RankGeneral
Commands heldAssistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One
VMFA-323
Battles/warsGulf War
War in Afghanistan
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

Awards and decorations

Thomas' decorations and medals include:
Naval Aviator Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three gold award stars Air Medal with Combat "V", two gold award numerals and bronze Strike/Flight numeral 6 Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V and award star Joint Service Achievement Medal
Navy Achievement Medal Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster Navy Unit Commendation with one bronze service star Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with three service stars
National Defense Service Medal with service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Southwest Asia Service Medal with two service stars Afghanistan Campaign Medal with service star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Service Medal Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with four service stars
Navy Arctic Service Ribbon NATO Medal for service with ISAF Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
Rifle Expert Badge Pistol Expert Badge
Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

References
  2. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/4792165/lieutenant-general-gary-l-thomas-promotion-ceremony
Military offices
Preceded by
Glenn M. Walters		 Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
2018–present		 Incumbent


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