The Marine Corps will promote the first woman reserve officer to the rank of general during a ceremony in Arlington, Va., May 4.
Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics Lt. Gen. Richard S. Kramlich will promote Col. Tracy L. Garrett to brigadier general in the auditorium aboard Headquarters Battalion, Henderson Hall.
Garrett has held many billets throughout her 29 years of service. She has been the Headquarters and Service company commander, battalion executive officer and the commanding officer for 4th Landing Support Battalion.
Garrett has also mobilized with the 1st Force Service Support Group out of Camp Pendleton, Calif., on several occasions in support of the Global War on Terror.
At the present time, she is the acting commanding general for 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve.
To attend this event, please contact Staff Sgt. Lafonda N. Anderson at 504-678-4987 or 504-982-6477. Lafonda can also be reached by e-mail at
lafonda.anderson@usmc.mil.