Richard E. Carey
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Richard Edward Carey (born 10 January 1928) is a retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General.
Early life
He was born on 10 January 1928, in Columbus, Ohio.
Career
He enlisted in the
In 1951, he served for a year as a company commander at the
His aviation command experience began in 1958 with Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 32 while a major, stationed at
Following his promotion to
: 66–265Upon his return to the United States, he served as the assistant deputy chief of staff for aviation, Headquarters Marine Corps, where he was promoted to major general on 2 March 1976, and served there until he was assigned duty as commanding general of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, in July 1976. In June 1978 he was assigned duty as deputy chief of staff, Commander in Chief, Atlantic, Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. He was promoted to lieutenant general on 24 October 1980 and assumed duty as commanding general, Marine Corps Development & Education Command, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. He served in this capacity until his retirement on 1 March 1983.[1]
Carey is a graduate of the Naval War College and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from George Washington University.[1]
Later life
Following his retirement from the Marine Corps he has served in various governmental roles including as Administrator, Dallas District Courts from 1990 to 1994, in the Ohio Governor's Cabinet from 1983 to 1987 and as Administrator, Columbus International Airport from 1987 to 1988.
Decorations
In addition to the Silver Star, his awards and decorations include: the
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey". Marine Corps University. Retrieved 13 May 2019. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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