Edward Banta

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Edward D. Banta
Lt Gen Edward D. Banta.jpg
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1986–present (36 years)
Rank US Marine O9 shoulderboard.svg Lieutenant General
Commands held Marine Corps Installations Command
Marine Corps Installations West
2nd Marine Logistics Group

Edward D. Banta is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who serves as the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics since July 9, 2021. [1] He most recently served as the commander of the Marine Corps Installations Command. [2] [3] [4] [5] In April 2021, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics, replacing LtGen Charles Chiarotti. [6]

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References

  1. "Deputy Commandant, Installations And Logistics". U.S. Marine Corps. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  2. "Major General Edward D. Banta". www.iandl.marines.mil. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  3. "General Banta Visits Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow". DVIDS. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  4. "Marine Corps Installations' generals dine with Marines on Okinawa". Stripes Okinawa. July 24, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  5. "Media Advisory #14-010 Change of Command Ceremony for Marine Corps Installations West-Mari". United States Marine Corps Flagship. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  6. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Retrieved April 30, 2021.

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Military offices
Preceded by
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Commanding General of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group
201?–2014
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the Marine Corps Installations West
2014–2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by
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Assistant Deputy Commandant for Programs of the United States Marine Corps
201?–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the Marine Corps Installations Command and Assistant Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics of the United States Marine Corps
2019–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics
2021–present
Incumbent