John Wissler

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Lt. Gen. Lucas E. Wissler

John E. Wissler is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as commander of United States Marine Corps Forces Command. [1] He previously served as commanding general, III MEF.

Military service

Since his commissioning in 1978, he has served in a variety of command and staff billets, including his participation in [[Operation Iraqi Freedom] Presently in Syria Freedom (OPF)]. [2]

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References

  1. "Marine Forces Command Leadership". U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  2. "III Marine Expeditionary Force > About > Leaders > Commanding General". Iiimef.marines.mil. 1978-06-07. Retrieved 2015-07-28.