Richard D. Hearney

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Richard D. Hearney
Hearney RD.jpg
Born1939 (1939)
Petaluma, California, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1962-1996
Rank US-O10 insignia.svg General
Battles / wars Vietnam War
Awards Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star with "V"
Purple Heart

Richard Davis Hearney (1939) [1] is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1994 to 1996.

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Biography

Hearney is a native of Petaluma, California. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1962 following completion of the Platoon Leaders Class program. He holds a B.S. degree from Stanford University and an M.S. degree from Pepperdine University. He graduated from the Naval War College in June 1980.

Hearney commanded at the squadron, air group, and air wing level. During Desert Shield and Desert Storm he served as Deputy Commander, I MEF. His staff tours included Deputy Director, J-3, U.S. European Command as well as Deputy Chiefs of Staff for Requirements and Programs, and Aviation at Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. General Hearney was advanced to general and assumed the position of assistant commandant on July 15, 1994.

General Hearney currently sits on the Honorary Board for the 501 (c) (3) Non Profit Wine Country Marines [1]

Personal

In the 2024 United States presidential election, Hearney endorsed Kamala Harris. [2]

Awards and decorations

His personal decorations and medals include:

Naval Aviator Badge.jpg
Navy Distinguished Service ribbon.svg
US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg
1 golden star.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon.svg Bronze Star ribbon.svg Combat Distinguishing Device.svg
Purple Heart ribbon.svg Air Medal ribbon.svg Award numeral 1 golden.png Combat Distinguishing Device.svg Award numeral 3.png Award numeral 8.png Navy and Marine Corps Commendation ribbon.svg Combat Distinguishing Device.svg United States Navy Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg
Joint Meritorious Unit Award-3d.svg Navy Unit Commendation ribbon.svg
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
Vietnam Service Medal ribbon.svg Bronze-service-star-3d.svg Bronze-service-star-3d.svg
Southwest Asia Service Medal ribbon (1991-2016).svg Bronze-service-star-3d.svg Bronze-service-star-3d.svg Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.svg Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon.svg Bronze-service-star-3d.svg Bronze-service-star-3d.svg Bronze-service-star-3d.svg Bronze-service-star-3d.svg Vietnam gallantry cross unit award-3d.svg
VNCivilActionsRibbon-2.svg Vietnam Campaign Medal ribbon with 60- clasp.svg Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) ribbon.svg Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) ribbon.svg
Naval Aviator Badge
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit w/ 1 award star Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star w/ valor device
Purple Heart Air Medal w/ valor device, gold award numeral "1" and bronze Strike/Flight numeral "38" Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ valor device Navy Presidential Unit Citation
Joint Meritorious Unit Award Navy Unit Commendation National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 service star Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 service stars
Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ 2 service stars Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon w/ 4 service stars Vietnam Gallantry Cross unit citation
Vietnam Civil Actions unit citation Vietnam Campaign Medal Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

References

  1. "Gen Richard David Hearney". militaryhallofhonor.com.
  2. "NSL4A Endorses Kamala Harris for President of the United States". National Security Leaders for America. Archived from the original on 22 September 2024. Retrieved Jan 25, 2025.

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