repeal. Conway said that if gay Marines are allowed to serve openly, he might need to change the policy that requires unmarried Marines to share rooms. The policy was repealed on December 22, 2010, after his tenure as Commandant had ended. On October 22, 2010, Conway turned the position of Commandant over to General James F. Amos, his Assistant Commandant, at a ceremony at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., Defense secretary Robert Gates presented Conway with his third Defense Distinguished Service Medal during the change-in-command. He then retired on November 1. Personal life Conway is a graduate of the Infantry Officers Advanced Course, the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and the Air War College. Awards and decorations Conway has been decorated for service, to include: He also holds 7 expert awards in both rifle and pistol marksmanship badges. In 2010, Conway was the recipient of the distinguished "Keeper of the Flame" award. See also List of United States Marine Corps four-star generals United States Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment Notes References External links 1947 births Living people United States Marine Corps personnel of the Gulf War United States Marine Corps personnel of the Iraq War People from Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Marine Corps generals Joint Chiefs of Staff United States Marine Corps Commandants Commandeurs of the Légion d'honneur Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal