the Commanding General of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Okinawa, Japan, from 3 June 2004 to 10 June 2005, followed by a two-year tour as Commander, Marine Forces Korea and assistant Chief of Staff, U/C/J-5, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and the United States Forces Korea. In June 2007, Major General Thiessen returned to the United States and assumed the duties of Assistant Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources (Programs) at Headquarters United States Marine Corps. Thiessen was nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General on March 13, 2008, to become the Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced March 15, 2010 that LtGen Duane D. Thiessen has been nominated for reappointment to the rank of lieutenant general with assignment as commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific; commanding general, Fleet Marine Force Pacific; and commander, Marine Corps Bases Pacific. Lieutenant General Thiessen is married to Lynn Rodd and they have two children. Awards See also References Official Marine Corps biography 1951 births Living people People from Marion County, Kansas Military personnel from Kansas United States Naval Aviators College of Naval Command and Staff alumni Pittsburg State University alumni Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Marine Corps generals Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal