Biography
Dean Bohm joined the Helms School of Government in July 2024 after serving over 34 years in the United States Marine Corps.
An infantryman by trade, he commanded Marines at every level from the platoon to Marine Air, Ground, Task Force levels in peacetime and war.
Dean Bohm served is several critical staff positions in the supporting establishment and joint and combined commands to include Director of the Marine Corps’ Expeditionary Warfare School, Director of the Marine Corps Legislative Liaison Office, United States House of Representatives, and Director, Strategic Initiatives Group, Strategic Plans and Policy, Joint Chiefs of Staff.
As a General Officer he served as Commanding General, Marine Corps Training Command, Chief of Staff Naval Striking and Support Forces, NATO, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and Inspector General of the Marine Corps.
A native of Ithaca, New York, Dean Bohm has belonged to several churches across the country and overseas in his time of service. Most recently he attended the City Gates Church in Falls Church, Virginia and is currently attending Calvary Chapel in Lynchburg. He has two daughters, a son, and a son-in-law.
Professional Awards
- Military Decorations: Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit (2); Bronze Star with combat distinguishing device (2); Joint Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (2); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2); Army Commendation Medal; Joint Service Achievement Medal; Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal; and Combat Action Ribbon (2).
- Writing Awards: Fraunces Tavern Museum 2024 Book Award and 2024 Douglas Southhall Freeman History Award for his book, Washington’s Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-77.
Published Author
- Washington’s Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-77 (2023)
- From the Cold War to ISIL: One Marine’s Journey (2019)