Major General Bice retired from the U. S. Marine Corps in 2002. Prior to his retirement, General Bice served as Commanding General, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA.
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Major General David F. Bice was born in Zanesville, Ohio and enlisted in the Marine Corps in June 1968. He attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. He was commissioned through the Enlisted Commissioning Program in April 1969. He received his Bachelors Degree from Pepperdine University, and he holds a Masters Degree in Business from Central Michigan University. His formal military education includes the Infantry Officer Advanced Course at Fort Benning, Ga., and the National War College, where he studied as a Senior Research Fellow.​​
​General Bice has commanded Marines at every level from platoon to division. He served as a rifle platoon commander with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Republic of Vietnam. He led companies in 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division; 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division; and 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division. During 1986-1988, he commanded 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division. He commanded the 9th Marine Regiment from 1992 to 1994. He commanded the 3rd Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan from 1994-1995. During 1999- 2001 he served as Deputy Commander, Marine Forces Europe. His assignments outside Marine Corps Operational Forces have included: Series Commander, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC; Enlisted Promotions Plans Officer, Manpower Dept., Headquarters Marine Corps; Chief, European Division, J-5, The Joint Staff; Commanding General, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Director, Marine Corps Staff and Deputy Commander, NATO Joint Headquarters South Center in Larissa, Greece.
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General Bice also served as an exchange officer with the United Kingdom Royal Marines and is a graduate of the Royal Marines Commando Course.
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In 2004, General Bice was recalled to active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, where he served as the Inspector General of the Marine Corps. He returned to retired status in 2007 completing over 36 years of active service. His personal decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V”, Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Medal with Bronze Star, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
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In retirement, Major General Bice supports the Old Bridge United Methodist Church in Woodbridge, VA and is a volunteer coordinator with the Prince William County Salvation Army’s monthly food giveaway, where over 5 tons of produce are distributed to needy families in the community. He serves on the Prince William County Salvation Army Advisory Council. He is a member of several military fraternal organizations and is President of the Third Marine Division Association and Chairman, National Marine Corps Council.
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Major General Bice resides in Woodbridge, VA and enjoys spending time on his farm in Southeastern Ohio . His late wife of 46 years, Charlene, passed away in 2013. He has three grown daughters and six grandchildren.
