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J. Marcus Hicks was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1986 upon graduation from Virginia Military Institute. In 2011 he was appointed a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General, and in 2014 received his second star as a Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General J. Marcus Hicks, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hicks and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General J. Marcus Hicks, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Hicks reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General J. Marcus Hicks, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Hicks reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2013 – 2015

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General J. Marcus Hicks, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director of Operations, Headquarters, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hulburt Field, Florida; and subsequently as Director of Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, from 2013 to 2015. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hicks and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General J. Marcus Hicks, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Hicks reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.