Richard F. Natonski

Richard F. Natonski
Richard F. Natonski
Born	1951 (age 73–74)
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1973–2010
Rank	Lieutenant general
Commands	1st Battalion 2nd Marines; 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit; Task Force Tarawa; 1st Marine Division; Deputy Commandant; U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command;
Battles / wars	Vietnam War; Persian Gulf War; Iraq War;
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit;

Richard F. Natonski is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general whose last assignment was as the Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command. He assumed the post in August 2008, having previously served as the United States Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations from 2006. He retired at Marine Barracks 8th & I on 8 September 2010.