Eric E. Austin
Eric E. Austin | |
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Born | c. 1969 (age 54–55) |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1991–present |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aircraft Group 14 VMFA-211 |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
Eric Erskine Austin[1] (born c. 1969) is a United States Marine Corps major general who served as the commanding general of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing from 2022 to 2024. He previously served as the director of the Capabilities Development Directorate in the Office of the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.[2][3]
Austin graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1991 with a B.S. degree in aeronautical engineering. He completed flight training in 1994. Austin later graduated from the National War College in 2010 with a master's degree in national security strategy.[3]
In March 2024, Austin was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy commandant for combat development and integration.[4][5]
References
- ^ "PN155 - 964 nominees for Navy, 102nd Congress (1991-1992) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress". March 20, 1991. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters". AP News. April 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Major General Eric E. Austin". 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.
- ^ "PN1496 - 1 nominee for Marine Corps, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
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