Angela Salinas
Angela Salinas, USMC
Nickname	Angie
Place of birth	Alice, Texas
Allegiance	USMC
Years of service	1974 - present
Rank	Brigadier General
Commands	MCRD San Diego
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit

Brigadier General Angela Salinas is the commanding general of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. BGen Salinas assumed command on August 4, 2006, becoming the first woman to command the Recruit Depot.^[1] On August 2, 2006, Salinas became the first Hispanic female to become a United States Marine Corps general officer, and the sixth female in the Marine Corps to reach the rank of brigadier general. ^[2] United States Marine Corps Emblem The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military. ... Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego is a United States military installation in San Diego, California. ... Defense Superior Service Medal The Defense Superior Service Medal of the United States is a senior decoration of the Department of Defense. ... The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces which is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. ... Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego is a United States military installation in San Diego, California. ... August 4 is the 216th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (217th in leap years), with 149 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 2 is the 214th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (215th in leap years), with 151 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Hispanic world Hispanic (Spanish Hispano, from Latin Hispānus, adjective from Hispānia, Iberian Peninsula) is a term denoting a derivation from Spain, its people and culture. ... This article is becoming very long. ...

Marine Corps career

Angela Salinas began her military career at Parris Island, South Carolina, after she enlisted into the United States Marine Corps in May 1974. She was subsequently assigned as a legal services clerk at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Marine Air Reserve Training Detachment, Alameda, California, and the inspector-instructor staff, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, San Antonio, Texas. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is an 8,095 acre (32. ... This article is becoming very long. ... The edge of Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is located in southern California between the towns of Oceanside and San Clemente. ... Nickname: Alamo City; River City Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Counties Bexar County Mayor Phil Hardberger Area    - City 1067. ...

In 1977, she was selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Program^[3] and commissioned a second lieutenant after graduation from Dominican College of San Rafael, California with a B.A. in History. She was subsequently assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, and served as a legal services officer. Dominican College is a four-year private college in Orangeburg, New York. ... A Bachelor of Arts (B.A. or A.B., from the Latin Artium Baccalaureus) is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or program in the arts and/or sciences. ... Official force name Second Marine Aircraft Wing Other names 2 MAW The Wing Branch United States Marine Corps Chain of Command II MEF Description Combat ready expeditionary aviation forces. ... Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is a United States airfield located in Havelock, North Carolina, in the eastern part of the state. ...

In 1980, Salinas was assigned to Woman Recruit Training Command at Parris Island, where she served as a series commander, executive officer and battalion operations officer.

In 1986, she assumed command of Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Maintenance Battalion until 1987, when she became the deputy G-1, 1st Force Service Support Group, Camp Pendleton, California.

In 1988, Salinas was transferred to serve as the executive officer, Recruiting Station Charleston, West Virginia. In 1989, she assumed command of the Recruiting Station. In 1992, she served as a combat service support ground monitor, Manpower Management and Officer Assignments, Navy Annex, Washington D. C. While Executive officer literally refers to a person responsible for the performance of duties involved in running an organization, the exact meaning of the role is highly variable, depending on the organization. ... Official website: www. ...

In 1993, she became Deputy, Special Assistant for General/Flag Officer Matters, Office of the Director, Joint Staff at the Pentagon. In 1996, Col. Salinas assumed command of the 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Parris Island. The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located at 48 N. Rotary Road, Arlington, Virginia 22211 (Map). ...

In 1999, she served as the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-5, for III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan. In 2001, she assumed command of the 12th Marine Corps District. From 2004 to 2006, Salinas served as Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Quantico, Virginia. The United States 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force was originally activated in 1942, and took part in the struggle against the Japanese Empire during World War II. It took part in some of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific, including invading the Japanese islands of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. ... This article is about the prefecture. ...

BGen Salinas restates her oath on promotion to the rank of Brigadier General.

On August 2, 2006, Salinas was promoted to the rank of brigadier general. ^[2] On August 4, 2006, BGen Salinas assumed command of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. August 2 is the 214th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (215th in leap years), with 151 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... August 4 is the 216th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (217th in leap years), with 149 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

BGen Salinas holds a master’s degree from the Naval War College. She is a graduate of the Amphibious Warfare School, the Naval War College’s Command and Staff College and the Army War College. A masters degree is an academic degree usually awarded for completion of a postgraduate or graduate course of one to three years in duration. ... Logo of the Naval War College The Naval War College (NWC) of the United States Navy is an education and research institution that specializes in developing ideas for naval warfare and passing them along to officers of the Navy. ... The United States Army War College is a U. S. Army school located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, specifically in the historic Carlisle Barracks. ...

Her personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal with 2 Gold Stars, the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Gold Star, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal with 2 Gold stars. Defense Superior Service Medal The Defense Superior Service Medal of the United States is a senior decoration of the Department of Defense. ... The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces which is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. ... The Meritorious Service Medal is a senior level military decoration presented to denote acts of non-combat meritorious service worthy of recognition. ... The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military award which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. ...

References

United States Marine Corps Portal

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