Ronald L. Bailey
Ronald L. Bailey | |
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 LtGen. Ronald L. Bailey during a battle color rededication ceremony for the 1st Marine Division in August 2012 | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1977–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) |
Lieutenant General Ronald L. Bailey was the first African American to take command of the 1st Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps on Thursday, June 30, 2011.[2]
Education
He graduated from Austin Peay State University in Tennessee in 1977 and was commissioned a Marine second lieutenant that same year. He is a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He served as an infantry officer.[3][4]
When appointed to the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Bailey said "...leadership is about influence and relationships – relationships with the American people. Our nation’s citizens expect us to be America’s expeditionary force in readiness committed to their protection at home and abroad; we will honor that expectation with the professional and empathetic execution of our mission within their communities nationwide."[5]
Career
His military appointments were published by Camp Pendleton Patch and by the Los Angeles Times on July 1, 2011.[5][6] Bailey was appointed in January to head the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, where he will command more than 22,000 troops.[7] He also served as commanding general of the San Diego Western Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot, according to a Marine Corps Base press release at the time.[2]
In June 2013, Lieutenant General Bailey was promoted to his current rank and assigned to Headquarters Marine Corps as the Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations.
References
- ^ https://slsp.manpower.usmc.mil/gosa/biographies/rptBiography.asp?PERSON_ID=196&PERSON_TYPE=General
- ^ a b "Camp Pendleton welcomes new commander". Marines.mil. 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2011-09-17.
- ^ "Official Biography: Major General Ronald L. Bailey". Slsp.manpower.usmc.mil. 1977-07-01. Retrieved 2011-09-17.
- ^ ERIKA I. RITCHIE (June 30, 2011). "1st Marine Division ushers in new legacy". The Orange County Register. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ^ a b "First African-American Appointed to Command 1st Marine Division - Camp Pendleton, CA Patch". Camppendleton.patch.com. 2011-07-01. Retrieved 2011-09-17.
- ^ "1st Marine Division gets first African American commander - latimes.com". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. 2011-07-01. Retrieved 2011-09-17.
- ^ Mark Walker (June 30, 2011). "MILITARY: Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey takes command of 1st Marine Division". North County Times. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
