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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, the commanding general for Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), Brig. Gen. John F. Kelliher III, the deputy commanding general for FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, and his wife Mrs. Susan Kelliher hold award given during a promotion ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, Dec. 16, 2022. During his 30 years of service he accumulated more than 4,500 mishap-free flight hours in seven different aircrafts. General officers are nominated for promotion by the President and confirmed by the Senate. As a newly promoted Maj. Gen., Kelliher’s responsibilities include overseeing the staff's planning and coordination of missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)
221216-M-GL991-1054.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

Dec 20, 2022
Norfolk, VA - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, the commanding general for Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), Brig. Gen. John F. Kelliher III, the deputy commanding general for FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, and his wife Mrs. Susan Kelliher hold award given during a promotion ceremony at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, Dec. 16, 2022. During his 30 years of service he accumulated more than 4,500 mishap-free flight hours in seven different aircrafts. General officers are nominated for promotion by the President and confirmed by the Senate. As a newly promoted Maj. Gen., Kelliher’s responsibilities include overseeing the staff's planning and coordination of missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen)


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