Dennis Hejlik

Dennis Hejlik
Lieutenant General Dennis J. Hejlik
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1968–1972
1975–2012
RankLieutenant general
CommandsUnited States Marine Corps Forces, Europe
Marine Forces Command
2nd Marine Expeditionary Force
Marine Forces Special Operations Command
Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.
1st Battalion, 2nd Marines
Battles / warsGulf War
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)

Dennis J. Hejlik is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general. Hejlik previously served as commanding general of United States Marine Corps Forces, Europe and United States Marine Corps Forces Command. Until early 2008, Hejlik commanded the newly established Marine Special Operations Command.