Roberta L. Shea

Early military career and education Shea began her Marine Corps career in the enlisted ranks. She entered recruit training in January 1985 at MCRD Parris Island. She received her commission in 1991 and was assigned as a communications officer.

Shea's military education includes graduating as an honor graduate from both the Marine Corps Basic Communications Officers Course and the Amphibious Warfare School, and as the Commandant's Distinguished Graduate from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University. She has also earned a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from Boston University in 2000 and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in 2011.

U.S. Marine Corps LtGen Roberta L Shea (center left) at change of command ceremony as incoming Commanding General MARFORCOM, with retired Lieutenant Generals – Carol A. Mutter (center right), Lori Reynolds (left), Frances C. Wilson (right) In April 2024, Shea was nominated for promotion to Lieutenant General and assignment as Commander of the United States Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, and Marine Forces North. On August 6, 2024, the change of command ceremony was held aboard the USS Iwo Jima. In attendance at the ceremony were three retired female Marine Corps Lieutenant Generals - Carol A. Mutter, Lori Reynolds, and Frances C. Wilson.

Awards Shea's decorations and medals include:

US Army Airborne basic parachutist badgeDefense Superior Service MedalBronze Star medalLegion of Merit with award starNavy Commendation Medal with two gold award starsMeritorious Service Medal with three gold award starsJoint Meritorious Unit Award with three award starsNavy and Marine Corps Achievement MedalCombat Action Ribbon Joint Meritorious Unit Award with one Oak leaf clusterU.S. Navy Unit Commendation with one bronze service starNavy Meritorious Unit Commendation with bronze service starNational Defense Service Medal with bronze service starAfghanistan Campaign Medal with three bronze service starsIraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service starsGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalHumanitarian Service MedalNavy Arctic Service MedalMilitary Outstanding Volunteer Service MedalSea Service Ribbon with three award starsU.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon with bronze service starNATO Medal Non-Article 5Expert Rifle Badge(3rd award)Expert Pistol Badge(7th award)