Lewis A. Craparotta

Lewis A. Craparotta (born March 7, 1960) is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who serves as the commanding general of Training and Education Command, Quantico, Virginia.[1] He is an alumnus of the University of Vermont, and was commissioned in 1983. Craparotta previously served as commanding general of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms.[2]

Lewis A. Craparotta
Born	(1960-03-07) March 7, 1960 South Windsor, Connecticut, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1983–present
Rank	Lieutenant general
Commands held	Training and Education Command Marine Corps Forces, Pacific I Marine Expeditionary Force Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms 2nd Marine Division (Forward) 1st Marine Regiment 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit

On August 8, 2018, Lieutenant General Craparotta took command of United States Marine Corps Forces, Pacific.[3] Prior to that, he commanded the I Marine Expeditionary Force.[1]

Craparotta is a 1978 graduate of South Windsor High School. He holds a master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College.[4]