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William S.

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Commandant of Cadets at Virginia Tech
📍 Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

William S. is the Commandant of Cadets at Virginia Tech and a retired U. S. Marine Corps Major General. His distinguished career is rooted in military intelligence, national security, and senior leadership. He holds advanced degrees from Oklahoma State University, the National Intelligence University, and the Naval War College.

He is deeply invested in mentoring students and fostering community, often highlighting cadet achievements and leading charitable initiatives like the Toys for Tots drive. He enjoys engaging with the university community, including hosting guests for football games and participating in campus traditions.

He once served as the Director of Intelligence for U. S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Commandant of Cadets
Location
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
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Leadership Development
His primary role as Commandant is to mentor and develop the next generation of leaders, a passion reflected in his career and public statements.
National Security
Has a deep background in intelligence and national security, having commanded the Marine Corps' intelligence center and holding multiple relevant advanced degrees.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Commandant of Cadets
Virginia Tech
7-2023 - 6-2025
Commandant
Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy
8-2021 - 7-2023
Director, Information Intelligence Division
US Marine Corps
8-2020 - 8-2021
Commandant
Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University
6-2019 - 7-2020
Commander, Task Force-Iraq / Director, Joint Operations Center - Iraq (JOC-I) CJTF-OIR
U.S. Central Command
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Education
Master of Science (MS)
Oklahoma State University
Master of Arts (M.A.)
U.S. Naval War College
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