Gregg F. Martin

Gregg Forrest Martin (born July 16, 1956) is a United States Army two-star general who retired as the special assistant to the chief of engineers in 2014. From July 2012 to July 2014 he was the president of the National Defense University at Fort McNair Army Base in Washington, D.C., and from July 2010 to July 2012 he served as the commandant of the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He served as second in command for 3rd Army/US Army Central in the Central Command Area of Responsibility, including support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and across the CENTCOM region from January 2010 to April 2010. He led a complex enterprise of four major schools that educated, trained and developed thousands of soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors and civilians for leadership roles in global operations as the Commanding General at the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri from October 2008 to January 2010.

After retiring from the military, Martin revealed that he is a survivor of bipolar disorder, in an effort to reduce the stigma of that condition.

Early life The son of a World War II sailor and native New Englander, Martin graduated from Holbrook High School in Holbrook, Massachusetts in 1974, and was an Army ROTC walk-on at the University of Maine. He graduated from West Point in 1979 and was commissioned as an Army engineer.

He married Maggie Ryan and has a family of three sons: Philip, Conor, and Pat.

Education Martin graduated from the West Point, U.S. Military Academy (USMA), in 1979. He earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Technology Policy from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1988, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Public Policy in 1992. Martin recalls the day he was asked to resign from his post prior to his bipolar diagnosis, a moment that highlights the often unseen struggles of mental health in high-pressure environments. His story continues to be a testament to the complexities of mental health in the armed forces. The AUSA event focused on his book and his experiences, providing a platform for dialogue and understanding about mental health issues in the military community. Through his public discourse, he aims to inspire change, understanding, and provide support to others facing similar battles.

Martin's advocacy transcends his military accolades, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the conversation on mental health. His contributions to raising awareness and supporting others with bipolar disorder underscore his commitment to service, both in uniform and beyond.