Stephen Sklenka | |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1988–present |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | 1st Marine Logistics Group Combat Logistics Regiment 15 |
Battles / wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
Stephen Douglas Sklenka[1] is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who has served as the deputy commandant for installations and logistics of the United States Marine Corps since September 2024.[2] He most recently served as the deputy commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command from 2021 to 2024. He previously served as the Director of Strategic Planning and Policy of the United States Indo-Pacific Command from 2019 to 2021. Previously, he was the Commanding General of the 1st Marine Logistics Group.[3][4][5][6][7]
Sklenka is a 1988 graduate of the United States Naval Academy[1] with a Bachelor of Science degree in history. He later earned a Master of Arts degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College and a second Master of Arts degree in unconventional warfare/special operations low intensity conflict from the American Military University.[3]
In June 2021, Sklenka was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, succeeding Michael Minihan.[8][9] In May 2024, he was nominated for assignment as deputy commandant for installation and logistics.[10][11]