Lewis A. Craparotta
United States Marine Corps general
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Lewis A. Craparotta (born March 7, 1960) is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who last served as the commanding general of United States Marine Corps Training and Education Command.[1] Craparotta previously served as commanding general of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms.[2]
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| Born | March 7, 1960 |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Service years | 1983–2021 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Marine Corps Training and Education Command Marine Corps Forces, Pacific I Marine Expeditionary Force Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms 2nd Marine Division (Forward) 1st Marine Regiment 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines |
Conflicts | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Marine career
Craparotta is an alumnus of the University of Vermont, and was commissioned in 1983. He is a 1978 graduate of South Windsor High School, and holds a master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College.[3]
Craparotta took command of United States Marine Corps Forces, Pacific on August 8, 2018.[4] Prior to that, he commanded the I Marine Expeditionary Force.[1]
He relinquished command of TECOM to Kevin M. Iiams on August 2, 2021 and held his retirement ceremony immediately after.[5]
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