James Bierman | |
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Born | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1987–present |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held |
III Marine Expeditionary Force 3rd Marine Division Marine Corps Recruiting Command Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Western Recruiting Region 3rd Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines Recruiting Station Richmond |
Battles/wars |
Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Awards |
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) |
James W. Bierman Jr. is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Japan from 2021 to 2024. [1] He most recently served as Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Division from August 12, 2020 to November 8, 2021. [2] Previously, he served as the Commanding General of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command from June 7, 2018 to July 17, 2020. [3] [4] [5] [6]
In March 2023, Bierman was reassigned as deputy commandant for plans, policies and operations of the United States Marine Corps. [7] [8]