John Wissler

John E. Wissler
Born	c. 1956 (age 69–70) Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Service years	1978–2017
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	United States Marine Corps Forces Command III Marine Expeditionary Force 2 MEF Headquarters Group 2nd Marine Logistics Group
Conflicts	Iraq War
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Education	United States Naval Academy (BS) Air Force Institute of Technology (MS) Armed Forces Staff College (MS)

John E. Wissler (born c. 1956) is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as commander of the United States Marine Corps Forces Command. He previously served as commanding general, III MEF.

Awards and decorations

Wisslers' decorations and medals include:

Defense Distinguished Service Medal

Legion of Merit with one award star

Defense Superior Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal with three award stars

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal

United States Navy Presidential Unit Citation

Joint Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clustars

U.S. Navy Unit Commendation

Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with three bronze service stars

Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal

National Defense Service Medal with two service stars

Iraq Campaign Medal with three service stars

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Korea Defense Service Medal

Humanitarian Service Medal with one service star

Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with nine service stars

Rifle Expert Badge

Pistol Sharpshooter Badge

Military service

Since his commissioning in 1978, he served in a variety of command and staff billets, including his participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Presently in Syria Freedom (OPF).