Bradford Gering

Bradford J. Gering is a United States Marine Corps General who has served as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps since October 1, 2025. He most recently served as the acting commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force from August 2023 to February 2024. He previously served as commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing from July 2021 to June 2023. He also served as Deputy Director of Operations of the United States Africa Command. Previously, he was the Deputy Commander of the United States Marine Corps Forces Command. In 1989, Gering was commissioned as a second lieutenant. From 2012 to 2014, he was the commanding officer of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) at MCAS Yuma in Arizona.

In March 2024, Gering was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commandant for aviation.

In September 2025, Gering was nominated for appointment to the grade of General for assignment to duty as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Awards and decorations Gerings' decorations and medals include:

Naval Aviator BadgeBronze Star MedalDefense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf clusterLegion of Merit with one award starMeritorious Service Medal with three award starsAir Medal with bronze star,"V" device andStrike/Flight numeral 8Joint Service Commendation MedalNavy Commendation Medal with award starNavy Achievement Medal with three award starsJoint Meritorious Unit AwardNavy Unit Commendation with two bronze service starsNavy Meritorious Unit Commendation National Defense Service Medal with one service starArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalUnited States Navy Presidential Unit Citation ribbon Iraq Campaign Medal with two service starsGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalKorea Defense Service MedalSea Service Deployment Ribbon with six service starsGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Humanitarian Service MedalRifle Expert Badge Pistol Expert Badge Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge