Robert Sofge
{{short description|U.S. Marine Corps general}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Use American English|date=August 2021}}
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| name = Robert Sofge
| image = Robert B. Sofge, Jr. (5).jpg
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| caption = Official portrait, 2023
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| birth_place = New Orleans,Louisiana
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| allegiance = United States
| branch = United States Marine Corps
| serviceyears = 1982–present
| rank = Major General
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| commands = United States Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa
Marine Aircraft Group 14
VMA-311
| battles = Kosovo war
Iraq war
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|alma_mater = {{plainlist|
- United States Naval Academy (Bachelor of Political science)
- Touro University (MBA)
- United States Army War College (Master of Strategic Studies)}}
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Robert B. Sofge Jr. is a United States Marine Corps major general who serves as the Commanding General of United States Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa since June 30, 2023.{{cite web|last=Linniman|first=Mary|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/image/7889816/marforeur-af-change-command|title=MARFOREUR/AF Change of Command [Image 16 of 18]|date=2023-06-30|access-date=2023-07-04|website=DVIDS}} He most recently served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Strategic Planning and Policy of the United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea. He previously served as the Deputy Commander of the United States Marine Corps Forces Pacific.{{Cite web|url=https://www.usfk.mil/Organization/Directorates/USFK-J5/|title=USFK J5|website=www.usfk.mil}}{{Cite web|url=https://tdayfoundation.org/fellow/col-robert-sofge/|title=BGen Robert Sofge : Timothy T. Day Foundation|website=tdayfoundation.org}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.afcea.org/content/sofge-nominated-appointment-major-general|title=Sofge Nominated for Appointment to Major General|date=June 10, 2021|website=SIGNAL Magazine}}
Awards and decorations
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| align="center" |{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=1|type=award-star|ribbon=Legion of Merit ribbon.svg|width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=|type=|ribbon=Defense Meritorious Service ribbon.svg|width=106}} |
| {{ribbon devices|number=4|type=award-star|ribbon=Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=1|type=award-star|ribbon=Navy and Marine Corps Commendation ribbon.svg|width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=Air Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=1|type=award-star|ribbon=Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}} |
| {{ribbon devices|number=1|type=award-star|ribbon=Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=1|type=oak|ribbon=Joint Meritorious Unit Award (USMC and USN frame).svg|width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=2|type=service-star|ribbon=U.S. Navy Unit Commendation ribbon.svg|width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg|width=106}} |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=U.S. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg
|width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg |width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=Kosovo Campaign Medal ribbon.svg |width=106}} |
| {{ribbon devices|number=2|type=service-star|ribbon=Iraq Campaign Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}} |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Korea Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
|width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Armed Forces Service Medal ribbon.svg |width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=7|type=service-star|ribbon=Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.svg |width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=2|type=service-star|ribbon=NATO Medal Yugoslavia ribbon bar.svg |width=106}} |
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References
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External links
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Category:United States Marine Corps generals
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