キャンプ・ハンセン
In June 1975, he was ordered to the 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa and served as Commanding Officer, 4th Marine Regiment and the Camp Commander, Camp Hansen, Okinawa. He was advanced to brigadier general on April 15, 1976 and assumed duties of Commanding General, Force Troops/2nd Force Service Support Group, FMF, Atlantic, on April 23, 1976.