John Wissler

John E. Wissler
John E. Wissler
Born	c. 1956 (age 69–70); Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma mater	United States Naval Academy (BS); Air Force Institute of Technology (MS); Armed Forces Staff College (MS)
	Military career
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Service years	1978–2017
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	United States Marine Corps Forces Command; III Marine Expeditionary Force; 2 MEF Headquarters Group; 2nd Marine Logistics Group
Conflicts	Iraq War
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit (2) Defense Distinguished Service Medal;

John E. Wissler (born c. 1956) is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as commander of the United States Marine Corps Forces Command. He previously served as commanding general, III MEF.

Awards and decorations

Wisslers' decorations and medals include:

Defense Distinguished Service Medal	Legion of Merit with one award star	Defense Superior Service Medal	Meritorious Service Medal with three award stars
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal	United States Navy Presidential Unit Citation	Joint Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clustars	U.S. Navy Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with three bronze service stars	Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal	National Defense Service Medal with two service stars	Iraq Campaign Medal with three service stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal	Korea Defense Service Medal	Humanitarian Service Medal with one service star	Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with nine service stars
Rifle Expert Badge		Pistol Sharpshooter Badge

Military service

Since his commissioning in 1978, he served in a variety of command and staff billets, including his participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Presently in Syria Freedom (OPF).

References

↑ "Marine Forces Command Leadership". U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
↑ "III Marine Expeditionary Force > About > Leaders > Commanding General". Iiimef.marines.mil. 7 June 1978. Retrieved 28 July 2015.

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[1] "Marine Forces Command Leadership". U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command. Retrieved 4 August 2016.

[2] "III Marine Expeditionary Force > About > Leaders > Commanding General". Iiimef.marines.mil. 7 June 1978. Retrieved 28 July 2015.

John E. Wissler

Born	c. 1956 (age 69–70) Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma mater	United States Naval Academy (BS) Air Force Institute of Technology (MS) Armed Forces Staff College (MS)
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Service years	1978–2017
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	United States Marine Corps Forces Command III Marine Expeditionary Force 2 MEF Headquarters Group 2nd Marine Logistics Group
Conflicts	Iraq War
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Defense Distinguished Service Medal