Jay Bargeron

Jay M. Bargeron is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who has served as the deputy commandant for plans, policies and operations of the United States Marine Corps since 2025. He most recently served as the director of strategic planning and policy of the United States Indo-Pacific Command from 2023 to 2025. He served as the commanding general of the 3rd Marine Division from 2021 to 2023. He also served as the president of the Marine Corps University from 2019 to 2021, and as the deputy director of plans and operations of the United States European Command.

In June 2025, Bargeron was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commandant for plans, policies and operations of the United States Marine Corps.