John M. Paxton Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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United States Marine Corps general
Date of Birth: 25-Jun-1951
Place of Birth: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About John M. Paxton Jr.
- John M.
- Paxton Jr.
- (born June 25, 1951) is a retired United States Marine Corps general who served as the 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
- He previously served as the Commanding General of United States Marine Corps Forces Command; Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic; Commander, United States Marine Corps Forces, Europe, as well as II Marine Expeditionary Force.
- Paxton retired on August 4, 2016, after 42 years of service.Previously, Paxton was Director, J3 - Operations, The Joint Staff and Chief of Staff, Multinational Forces-Iraq.
- U.S.
- Defense Secretary Robert M.
- Gates announced on March 13, 2008, Paxton's nomination for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general, and for assignment as Director, Strategic Plans & Policy, J-5, The Joint Staff.
- On May 22, 2007, Paxton relinquished command of the 1st Marine Division to take the role of Chief of Staff for Multi-National Force-Iraq.
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