As a colonel, I Berger commanded Regimental Combat Team 8 in Fallujah, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. While serving as assistant division commander of 2nd Marine Division, Berger was appointed to the rank of brigadier general. ... I subsequently assumed command of United States Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Participated: Iraq War Born: December 21, 1959 Am a native of Woodbine, Maryland, I general Berger graduated from Tulane University and was commissioned in 1981. I commanded at every level – including a Reconnaissance Company; 3d Battalion, 8th Marines in Haiti during Operation SECURE TOMORROW; Regimental Combat Team 8 in Fallujah, Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.