Carl Epting Mundy Jr.
Carl Epting Mundy Jr. (July 16, 1935 – April 2, 2014) was a United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from July 1, 1991, until his retirement on June 30, 1995, after 42 years of service. He was notable for his opposition to military service by gay people and for helping to shape the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy of 1993.
Carl E. Mundy Jr. | |
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30th Commandant of the Marine Corps (1991–1995) | |
| Born | July 16, 1935 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | April 2, 2014 (aged 78) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1953–1995 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Commandant of the Marine Corps Marine Forces Atlantic II Marine Expeditionary Force 4th Marine Amphibious Brigade 2nd Marine Regiment 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War Cold War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
| Alma mater | Auburn University |
| Other work | USO Marine Corps University Foundation Schering-Plough General Dynamics Council on Foreign Relations |
From 1996 to 2000, Mundy served as president and CEO of the United Service Organizations. He was also the chairman of the Marine Corps University Foundation, and served on a number of corporate boards.
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