Dennis hejlik

The chaplain led the prayer, the music was orchestrated and the unit Colors were passed in keeping with the tradition of Marine Corps change of commands. Eric T. Olson, Commander, U. Special Operations Command. During his remarks, Olson elaborated on the challenges that Hejlik had to face in order to get the new unit up and running. General Hejlik had to do a lot of research.

Dennis J. Hejlik is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general.

He had to work out a million details about manpower, facilities, equipment, training, procedures and more. But mostly, he had to follow his instincts based on a career of leadership in the Marine Corps and a few years in and around the special operations community. On Feb. Well, they sound quite operational to me. I gave them a little bit of advice and they have run with it.

Dennis J. Hejlik is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general.

Mastin M. We were second lieutenants together. Sandy and I were talking about how I hate to give up command, but not this time. I am thrilled to give him this command. There is not a job in the Marine Corps that I would rather have today than this right here.