Leadership of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces South command was upgraded to a 3-star general assignment on May 21 when Marine Lt. Gen. David Bellon assumed command. The command had been a 1-star billet. Bellon will be dual-hatted while commanding MARFORSOUTH and as commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, with HQ's in New Orleans. MARFORSOUTH is the Marines' component command for SOUTHCOM, and Bellon will command all Marine forces assigned there. The elevation of MARFORSOUTH's command stature demonstrates a commitment to the region against adversaries. It also means additional personnel and capacity, with more skill-sets, to the headquarters. (Source: Military.com 05/24/21) Gulf Coast Note: Lt. Gen. Bellon is a native of Fort Polk, La., and grew up in St. Louis. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/05/24/marine-forces-south-gets-3-star-commander-leaders-stress-regions-global-importance.html
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