Matthew G. Trollinger is a

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major general who has served as the chief of staff of

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since July 1, 2024. He served as the commander of

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from May 2022 to June 2024. He served as the Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs (Middle East) of the

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. He was previously the Commanding General of the

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from July 2018 to July 6, 2020.

Military career

Trollinger graduated from the

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and received his commission into the Marine Corps in 1990 as an infantry officer. Trollinger has a diverse background in reconnaissance, security forces, and special operations, deploying numerous times in support of both routine and emergent requirements. Trollinger has held commands to include the Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/

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, 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, and 1st Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Company. Trollinger also served as the Operations Officer for a Marine Expeditionary Unit as well as a Battalion Landing Team. In 1998, Trollinger graduated from the Amphibious Warfare School, and in 2011 he was the Commandant of the Marine Corps Fellow with the

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. In June 2012, Trollinger was assigned as the Military Assistant to the Deputy Undersecretary of the Navy for Plans, Policy, Oversight and Integration. In April 2016, he completed the AMP at

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. He took command of the

from Major General James F. Glynn on May 23, 2022.

Personal life

Trollinger is married, and he and his wife, Nancy, have two children.

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