Eric E. Austin | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1969 (age 54–55) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1991–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Marine Corps Combat Development Command 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aircraft Group 14 VMFA-211 |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
Eric Erskine Austin[1] (born c. 1969) is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who has served as the deputy commandant for combat development and integration and commanding general of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command since August 9, 2024.[2] He most recently served as the commanding general of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing from 2022 to 2024. He previously served as the director of the Capabilities Development Directorate in the Office of the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.[3][4]
Austin graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1991 with a B.S. degree in aeronautical engineering. He completed flight training in 1994. Austin later graduated from the National War College in 2010 with a master's degree in national security strategy.[4]
In March 2024, Austin was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy commandant for combat development and integration.[5][6]
- ^ "PN155 - 964 nominees for Navy, 102nd Congress (1991-1992) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress". March 20, 1991. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Close, Cathleen (August 9, 2024). "Lt. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl transfers command to Lt. Gen Eric E. Austin during MCCDC Change of Command". DVIDS. Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia: Marine Corps Combat Development and Integration. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters". AP News. April 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Major General Eric E. Austin". 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.
- ^ "PN1496 - 1 nominee for Marine Corps, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.