Paul J. Rock
Paul J. Rock | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1988–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | National War College United States Marine Forces Central Command 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Marine Corps Installations Pacific 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing VMMT-204 VMM-263 |
Paul Joseph Rock Jr. is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who serves as the director of the Marine Corps Staff. He previously served as commandant of the National War College from 2023 to 2024. He also served as commander of United States Marine Forces Central Command. Previously, he served as the Director of Strategy and Plans at HQMC; Deputy Commanding General of the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade from 26 July 2019 to 10 July 2020. Rock is a 1988 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. After flight training, he was designated a naval aviator in 1990.
In April 2024, Rock was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as the director of the Marine Corps Staff.