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C
huck Geiger,
resident at The
Glebe, boasts a
commendable military
background. Born into
a Marine Corps family
and raised on its bases,
Geiger embarked on a
journey that began at
the Marine Corps Boot
Camp in Parris Island,
South Carolina. He then
honed his expertise in
a mechanics course in
Jacksonville, Florida,
preparing him for his
eventual selection as a
Marine Aviation Cadet
(MARCAD).
In his tenure as a
Marine Aviator, Geiger
undertook two tours in
Vietnam, specifically in
Da Nang and Chu Lai,
totaling a staggering 477
combat missions. He
skillfully piloted a range
of aircraft, from the F4
Phantom II fighter jet to
the F-18 and other notable
USMC planes.
His service didn’t stop
there. His impressive
list of duty stations
encompasses:
• Marine Corps Air
Station Cherry Point,
North Carolina
FALL 2023
• Marine Corps Air
Station Beaufort, South
Carolina
• A unique stint as an
exchange pilot with the
Royal Air Force at RAF
Leuchars, Scotland
• Marine Corps Air
Station Iwakuni, Japan
• Headquarters Marine
Corps, wearing the hat of
an Aviation Safety Officer
• Marine Corps Base
Quantico, Virginia,
where he served in the
Aviation Warfare School
and as executive officer of
Station Operations
• An engineering stint at
Marine Corps Air Facility
Quantico, Virginia
• Office of the
Secretary of Defense,
he stood as the Marine
Corps Liaison to
COMNAVAIRLANT,
Commander Naval
Air Force Atlantic in
Norfolk, Virginia
Geiger’s illustrious
career saw him ascend
to roles such as the
Deputy Commander and
Commander of Naval
Space Command in
Dahlgren, Virginia. He
commanded the VMFA
451, an F4 squadron and
the MAG-15, a USMC
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