James F. Flock is a retired Major General

Major general (United States)

In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force, major general is a two-star general-officer rank, with the pay grade of O-8. Major general ranks above brigadier general and below lieutenant general...

 in the United States Marine Corps

United States Marine Corps

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Career

Flock entered the Marine Corps from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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 in 1975. During his career he held command of VMFA-323

VMFA-323

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 is a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing but deploys with Carrier Air Wing 14.-World...

, Marine Aircraft Group 12

Marine Aircraft Group 12

Marine Aircraft Group 12 is an active air group of the United States Marine Corps, tasked with providing assault support aircraft. It is currently part of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing , itself an integral part of the III Marine Expeditionary Force, and based at MCAS Iwakuni in Japan.-Mission:The...

, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler

Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler

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, and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

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. Others assignments he was given include tours of duty aboard the USS Coral Sea (CV-43)

USS Coral Sea (CV-43)

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 and the USS Constellation (CV-64)

USS Constellation (CV-64)

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, as well as at Headquarters Marine Corps

Headquarters Marine Corps

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. His retirement was effective as of October 1, 2010.

Awards he received include the Defense Superior Service Medal

Defense Superior Service Medal

The Defense Superior Service Medal is a senior United States military decoration of the Department of Defense, awarded to members of the United States armed forces who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility."...

, the Legion of Merit

Legion of Merit

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 with oak leaf cluster

Oak leaf cluster

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, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

The Defense Meritorious Service Medal is the third-highest award bestowed upon members of the United States military by the United States Department of Defense...

, the Meritorious Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal (United States)

The Meritorious Service Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969...

 with oak leaf cluster, the Air Medal

Air Medal

The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States. The award was created in 1942, and is awarded for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.-Criteria:...

 with strike/flight numeral

Strike/Flight numerals

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, and the Navy Commendation Medal

Commendation Medal

The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. For valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy force, but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star, the Valor device may...

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