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Brian W. Cavanaugh
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Official portrait, 2023
Born Baltimore, Maryland
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1990–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands held
  • United States Marine Corps Forces Command
  • United States Marine Corps Forces Northern Command
  • Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic
  • 1st Marine Aircraft Wing
  • Marine Aircraft Group 36
  • VMM-362
Awards

Brian Woodburn Cavanaugh is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who has served as the Commander of the United States Marine Corps Forces Command and Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic since August 30, 2022. He most recently served as Commanding General of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing from 2021 to 2022, and previously served as the Assistant Deputy Commandant for Programs of the United States Marine Corps.

Cavanaugh attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating with a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering in 1990. After completing flight school, he was designated a naval aviator in 1992. Cavanaugh later earned an M.B.A. degree from Webster University and an M.S. degree in national resource strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at the National Defense University.

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