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– 2017 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) |
Ronald L. Bailey is a retired Lieutenant General in the United States Marine Corps. He was the first African American to command the 1st Marine Division, from 2011 to 2013.[2]
Education
Bailey 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
Bailey was appointed in January 2011 to head the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, where he commanded more than 22,000 troops.[6] He also served as commanding general of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.[2][5][7]
In June 2013, Bailey was promoted to Lieutenant General and assigned to Headquarters Marine Corps as the Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations.[8] Bailey retired from the United States Marine Corps after 41 years of service, on July 31, 2017.[8]
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.
- ^ Mark Walker (June 30, 2011). "MILITARY: Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey takes command of 1st Marine Division". North County Times. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ^ "1st Marine Division gets first African American commander - latimes.com". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. 2011-07-01. Retrieved 2011-09-17.
- ^ a b Deen, Lango (November 6, 2017). "The Few. The Proud. The Marines". US Black Engineer News. Career Communications Group, Inc. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
