Richard D. Hearney

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placeofbirth= Petaluma, California
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allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Marine Corps
serviceyears=1962-1996
rank= General
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battles= Vietnam War
awards= Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star with "V" Purple Heart Air Medal with "V"
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General Richard D. Hearney is a retired United States Marine Corps four star general who served as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1994 to 1996.

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 has 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 has endorsed Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential election, 2008. [http://www.barackobama.com/2007/12/19/over_60_foreign_policy_experts.php]

Awards and decorations

His personal decorations and medals include: the Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit with gold star; Distinguished Flying Cross; Bronze Star with Combat "V"; Purple Heart; Air Medal with Combat "V" and bronze numeral "39"; and Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V".

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