Roger B. Turner

Roger B. Turner Jr. is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who has served as the commanding general of the III Marine Expeditionary Force since January 26, 2024.[1] He previously served as the acting Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Roger B. Turner
Official portrait, 2024
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1984–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldIII Marine Expeditionary Force
1st Marine Division
Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center
Task Force Southwest
5th Marine Regiment
3rd Battalion, 5th Marine

In April 2023, Turner was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force.[8][9]

References
  1. Hitchcock, Owen (January 26, 2024). "III MEF Change of Command Ceremony". DVIDS. III Marine Expeditionary Force. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  2. "Major General Roger B. Turner". Office of the Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  3. "Major General Roger B. Turner, Jr". www.1stmardiv.marines.mil. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023.
  4. "Storied 1st Marine Division gets new commander at Camp Pendleton". September 23, 2020.
  5. "Major General Roger B. Turner Promotion". DVIDS.
  6. "1st Marine Division Change of Command". DVIDS.
  7. "Turner relinquishes command of Combat Center to Jurney". DVIDS.
  8. "PN540 — Maj. Gen. Roger B. Turner Jr. — Marine Corps". U.S. Congress. April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  9. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.


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