William H. Seely III

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William H. Seely III
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Nickname(s)Bill
Born Saigon, South Vietnam
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Marine Corps.svg  United States Marine Corps
Years of service1989–present
Rank US Marine O8 shoulderboard.svg Major General
Commands held 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
Marine Corps Intelligence
Battles/wars Global War on Terrorism

William H. Seely III is a major general in the United States Marine Corps who has served as commandant of the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy since July 2023. He most recently served as the Director of Marine Corps Intelligence from August 2021 to July 2023, and as the 35th Commandant of the Joint Forces Staff College from August 2020 to August 2021. In June 2024 he was named as the next commandant of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. He is slated to take over in Spring 2025 upon his departure from active duty. [1]

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Education

He graduated with a bachelor's degree from American University, Washington D.C. and was commissioned through Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC), George Washington University (1989). He earned a master's degree from Oklahoma State University, National Intelligence University, and the Naval War College with distinction.

Military education

In 1989, he graduated from The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia.

In 1990, he graduated from the Basic Communication Officer Course in Quantico, Virginia.

In 1991, he graduated from United States Army Airborne School.

In 1992, he graduated from United States Navy SCUBA School.

In 1993, he graduated from MAGTF Intelligence Officers Course.

In 1994, he graduated from Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course.

In 1995, he graduated from the United States Army Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course.

In 1996, he graduated from Amphibious Warfare School, Non-Resident Course.

In 1996, he graduated from Urban Reconnaissance Course.

In 2002, he graduated from United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Non-Resident Course (JPME-1).

In 2003, he graduated from Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) School.

In 2005, he graduated from the Post-Graduate Intelligence Program DIA.

In 2010, he graduated from the College of Naval Warfare, Naval War College (JPME-II).

In 2014, he graduated from the Senior Planners Course at the Marine Corps University.

Command

1990-1992: Communications Platoon Commander, H&S Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion.

2000-2002: Company Commander, India Company, Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion, Kunia, Hawaii.

2006-2008: Battalion Commander, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division.

2011-2013: Commander, Marine Corps Intelligence Schools, Training Command.

Jun 2016 - May 2017 - Director of Marine Corps Intelligence

2017 - 2019 - Marine Corps Director of Communication

2019 - 2020 - Commander, Task Force-Iraq (TF-Iraq), CJTF - Operation Inherent Resolve

Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 - Commandant of the Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC)

Aug 2021–Present - Director of Marine Corps Intelligence

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References

  1. "Maj. Gen. William H. Seely III named next commandant of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets".
Military offices
Preceded by Director of Intelligence of the United States Marine Corps
2016–2017
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Communication of the United States Marine Corps
2017–2019
Succeeded by
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Preceded by
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Commander of Task Force–Iraq
2019–2020
Succeeded byas Commander of the Military Advisor Group
Preceded by
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Commandant of the Joint Forces Staff College
2020–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Intelligence of the United States Marine Corps
2021–2023
Vacant
Preceded by Commandant of the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy
2023–present
Incumbent