David Bellon

David G. Bellon
David G. Bellon
Born	Fort Polk, Louisiana
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1991–present
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands held	United States Marine Corps Reserve; Marine Corps Forces South; 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines
Battles/wars	Iraq War; War in Afghanistan
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit; Bronze Star Medal (4)

David G. Bellon is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who serves as the Commander of the United States Marine Corps Reserve and Marine Corps Forces, South.[1] He previously commanded Marine Forces South from May 2017 to August 2018, ceding control to Major General Michael F. Fahey III.[2][3][4][5]

Bellon assumed command of Marine Forces Reserve from interim commander Brigadier General Michael S. Martin in September after taking over as Interim from LtGen Michael A. Rocco, USMC, upcoming retirement after over 37 years of service. In 2017, Rocco was promoted to Lieutenant General and assumed the duties of Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. [6]

References

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"Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon". Retrieved May 25, 2021.
"Commander". www.marforres.marines.mil.
"Visit of Major General David Bellon | U.S. Embassy in Argentina". U.S. Embassy in Argentina. November 2, 2017.
"Major General David G. Bellon Takes Command of MARFORSOUTH | Diálogo Americas".
"Maj. Gen. Bellon takes command of MARFORSOUTH". U.S. Southern Command.
"Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon assumes command of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North". U.S. Marine Forces Reserve. September 17, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2021.

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[1] "Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon". Retrieved May 25, 2021.

[2] "Commander". www.marforres.marines.mil.

[3] "Visit of Major General David Bellon | U.S. Embassy in Argentina". U.S. Embassy in Argentina. November 2, 2017.

[4] "Major General David G. Bellon Takes Command of MARFORSOUTH | Diálogo Americas".

[5] "Maj. Gen. Bellon takes command of MARFORSOUTH". U.S. Southern Command.

[6] "Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon assumes command of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North". U.S. Marine Forces Reserve. September 17, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2021.