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James F. Amos is the former 35th commandant of the Marine Corps. From 2002-2004 he commanded the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing during Operations Iraqi Freedom I and II.
Amos subsequently served as the commanding general for Marine Corps Combat Development Command and as the deputy commandant for Combat Development and Integration from 2006 to July 2008.