Lewis A. Craparotta (born March 7, 1960) is a retired

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who last served as the commanding general of

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. Craparotta previously served as commanding general of

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Marine career

Craparotta is an alumnus of the

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, and was commissioned in 1983. He is a 1978 graduate of

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, and holds a master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the

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. Craparotta took command of

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on August 8, 2018. Prior to that, he commanded the

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. He relinquished command of TECOM to Kevin M. Iiams on August 2, 2021 and held his retirement ceremony immediately after.

Awards and decorations

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1960 births Living people Naval War College alumni Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Marine Corps generals United States Marine Corps personnel of the Gulf War United States Marine Corps personnel of the Iraq War United States Marine Corps personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) University of Vermont alumni {{US-mil-bio-stub