Michael Hagee

Michael Hagee
General Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps (2003–2006)
Born (1944-12-01) December 1, 1944 (age 79)
Hampton, Virginia, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1968–2007
RankGeneral
Commands heldCommandant of the Marine Corps
1st Marine Expeditionary Force
1st Marine Division
1st Marine Division
11th Marine Expeditionary Unit
1st Battalion 8th Marines
Battles/warsVietnam War
Gulf War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal
National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal

Michael William Hagee (born December 1, 1944) is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the 33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps from 2003 to 2006, succeeding General James L. Jones on January 13, 2003. He stepped down as Commandant two months before the end of his four-year term, and was succeeded by General James T. Conway on November 13, 2006.[1] On that date, Hagee had his retirement ceremony just prior to the passage of command ceremony.[2] Hagee retired from the Marine Corps on January 1, 2007.[3]

  1. ^ Jeff Schogol (November 13, 2006). "Conway becomes Marine Corps Commandant". Stars and Stripes. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2006.
  2. ^ Cpl Aaron K. Clark (November 13, 2006). "Hagee retires, Conway appointed 34th commandant". Marine Corps News. United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on November 15, 2006. Retrieved November 13, 2006.
  3. ^ "Col M W Hagee". www.11thmeu.marines.mil. Retrieved January 16, 2024.

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