Michael Cederholm | |
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 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Nickname(s) | Homey |
| Born | 1966 (age 57–58) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | I Marine Expeditionary Force 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aircraft Group 31 VMFA-212 |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
Michael S. Cederholm (born 1966)[1] is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who serves as the commanding general of the I Marine Expeditionary Force. He previously commanded the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing from 2020 to 2022.[1][2][3][4]
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Early life and education
Cederholm was born at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and raised in New Hartford, Connecticut, graduating from Northwestern Regional High School in 1984. He is the son of Roger and Silvia Cederholm. His father was a Marine Corps helicopter pilot. Cederholm is married to Rebecca Lyn Cederholm and he has five children.
Cederholm received his bachelor's degree in international politics from Wesleyan University. Cederholm played baseball and basketball in high school, attended Wesleyan on a baseball scholarship and then coached basketball at Terryville High School. At Wesleyan he joined Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. After receiving his Marine Corps commission as a second lieutenant in April 1989, he attended naval flight training in Pensacola, Florida, Beeville, Texas and El Toro, California. Cederholm later earned an M.S. degree in national security strategy from the National War College.[1][2]
Military career
Deputy Commandant for Aviation, HQMC (2022-2024)
In March 2023, he was nominated for assignment as the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b c Siedzik, Jason (July 30, 2011). "New Hartford native Marine Colonel Cederholm takes charge of Hornet aircraft group". The Register Citizen. Beaufort, South Carolina. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ a b "Major General Michael S. Cederholm". www.2ndmaw.marines.mil. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ Laird, Robbin (December 15, 2020). "The View from 2nd Marine Air Wing: The Perspective of Major General Cederholm".
- ^ "Cederholm Nominated for Appointment to Rank of Major General". SIGNAL Magazine. March 7, 2019.
- ^ "PN457 — Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm — Marine Corps". U.S. Congress. May 12, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
External links
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