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William L Nyland

Gen · USMC

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William L Nyland

“Spider”

Gen · USMC

06/19/1968 – 11/01/2005

Pensacola, FL

Service Details

School / Education

USC- MS / UNM- BS

Pilot Designation

Designated NFO (G-4567) 12 Sept 1969

Highest Designation

Defense Distinguished Service Medal

Service Years

06/19/1968 – 11/01/2005

Theaters of Service

Vietnam, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan

Aircraft Flown

Phantom - F-4B/N/J/S Hornet - F/A-18D

Duty Assignments

CO, VMFA-232; CO, MATSG Pensacola, 85-87 90-92
DCG, II MEF, 97-98
CG, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, 98-00

Service Organizations

Marine Corps Aviation Association
Marine Corps Association
Tailhook Association
Association of Naval Aviation
Naval Aviation Museum Fdn.

Achievements & Story

CO, VMFA-232. C.O. MATSG, Pensacola DCG, II MEF. CG, 2d MAW. First United States Marine Corps NFO selected to General Officer ranks. Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.