Peter D. Huntley

Peter D. Huntley (born c. 1966) is a United States Marine Corps major general who currently serves as the commander of Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) since June 11, 2024.

Military career Huntley enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1984 and served with the 1st Ranger Battalion until his honorable discharge in 1987. He later commissioned into the U.S. Marine Corps through the Platoon Leader’s Course in December 1991. He completed the Infantry Officer Course in 1992.

Huntley has served in numerous operational assignments, including deployments to Somalia during Operation UNOSOM II and to Afghanistan supporting U.S. Embassy operations. He commanded Task Force Kabul in 2002 and served as a battalion executive officer during a deployment to eastern Afghanistan in 2004.

Awards and decorations

MARSOCInsigniaDefense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf clusterLegion of Merit with Combat V and with two gold starsBronze Star MedalDefense Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service Medal with one gold starJoint Service Commendation MedalNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two gold award starsJoint Service Achievement MedalNavy and Marine Corps Achievement MedalArmy Achievement MedalCombat Action RibbonU.S. Navy Unit CommendationNavy Meritorious Unit Commendation with two service starsNational Defense Service Medal with service starArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalSouthwest Asia Service Medal with service starAfghanistan Campaign Medal with two service starsIraq Campaign Medal with two service starsInherent Resolve Campaign MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalNavy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment with eight service starsNavy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon with service starUnited Nations MedalNATO Medal for KosovoExpert Rifle Badge Sharpsshooter Pistol Badge

Personal life Huntley is married to Krista Huntley. They have three children.