Marine General Pledges To ‘Deter Conflict’ As He Takes Over Indo-Pacific’s Rapid-Response Force

atthew M. Burke

A veteran of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan took command of the Marine Corps’ rapid-response force here Friday as tensions with China are on the rise. Lt. Gen. Roger Turner took leadership of the III Marine Expeditionary Force from Lt. Gen. James Bierman Jr. during a chilly ceremony inside a hangar along MCAS Futenma’s flight line.

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