John M. Paxton Jr.
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John M. Paxton Jr. is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. He previously served as the Commanding General of United States Marine Corps Forces Command; Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic; Commander, United States Marine Corps Forces, Europe, as well as II Marine Expeditionary Force. Paxton retired on August 4, 2016, after 42 years of service.
Paxton in January 2013
Paxton (left) turns over command of the 1st Marine Division on May 22, 2007.
Paxton speaking in April 2012.
Paxton speaking in March 2013.
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
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The assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC) is the second highest-ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps, and serves as a deputy for the commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC). Before 1946, the title was known as the assistant to the commandant.
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
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