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]
Robert F. Hedelund | |
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Born | March 23, 1961 |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 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 |
He retired in 2021, with his retirement ceremony held on October 29, 2021.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "Lieutenant General Robert F. Hedelund". www.marines.mil. United States Marine Corps. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
- ^ "Lieutenant General Robert F. Hedelund".
- ^ "Lieutenant General Brian D. Beaudreault".
- ^ "EC1944 — Executive Communication, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
- ^ "Webcast: Retirement Ceremony for Lieutenant General Hedelund". DVIDS. Retrieved 2021-09-29.