Major General Paul W. Brier | |
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 Brier, USMC, in 2015 | |
| Born | Ft. Ord, Monterey, California, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1981–2016 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa 4th Marine Division 6th Civil Affairs Group 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines |
| Battles / wars | Gulf War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal with Combat V (2) Meritorious Service Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Rhonda Johnston Brier |
Paul W. Brier is a retired United States Marine Corps major general. A combat veteran of the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars, he retired on 31 December 2016, completing 36 years of military service. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the Virginia Military Institute and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. A 2012 CAPSTONE Fellow at the National Defense University, he is a graduate of the Defense Resources Management Institute, Naval Postgraduate School; Air War College; Joint Forces Staff College; and Marine Corps Command and Staff College.