Brig. Gen. Austin E. Renforth will relinquish command to Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn on Parris Island at 3 p.m. on June 15, 2018.

After serving approximately two years as the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region, the next step in Renforth’s Marine Corps career is to serve as director, Combined Joint Operations Center - Baghdad, and the commanding general of Operations, Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command - Operation Inherent Resolve.

Glynn comes to the depot after serving as the deputy commanding general of Special Operations Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve.

Renforth assumed command of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region on June 10, 2016.

It is standard procedure for general officers to serve a two year tour. Movement of general officers and follow-on assignments are decided by Marine Corps leadership.

NOTE: For media interested in attending the change of command, please contact the Public Affairs Office at PAO_MCRDPI@usmc.mil no later than 4 p.m. June 12, 2016.