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General Richard was assigned as the Commanding General of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA, where he was promoted to his current rank in March 1997. From June 1998 to July 1999, he served as Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Atlantic,
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General Richard's final assignment was Commanding General of Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC from July 30, 1999, until his retirement.
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713:National Defense Service Medal
652:Defense Superior Service Medal
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763:Vietnam Campaign Medal
699:Navy Unit Commendation
361:Awards and decorations
719:Vietnam Service Medal
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92:Years of service
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246:3rd Marine Division
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63:Allegiance
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