question: What former national security advisor preceded Michael Hagee as Commandant of the Marine Corps?
answer: James L. Jones
context: Title: Homeland Security Advisor
  Passage: The Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, commonly referred to as the Homeland Security Advisor and occasionally holding the title of Deputy National Security Advisor for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, is a senior aide in the Executive Office of the President, based in the West Wing of the White House, who serves as the chief in-house advisor to the President of the United States on homeland security and counterterrorism issues.  The Homeland Security Advisor is a statutory member of the Homeland Security Council.  Serving at the pleasure of the President, the Homeland Security Advisor does not require Senate confirmation for appointment to the office.
  Title: Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.
  Passage: Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. is located at the corner of 8th and I Streets, Southeast in Washington, D.C. Established in 1801, it is a National Historic Landmark, the oldest post in the United States Marine Corps, the official residence of the Commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806, and main ceremonial grounds of the Corps.  It is also home to the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps ("The Commandant's Own") and the U.S. Marine Band ("The President's Own").  Barracks Marines conduct ceremonial missions in and around the National Capital Region as well as abroad.  They also provide security at designated locations around Washington, D.C. as necessary, carry out the distance education and training program of the Marine Corps through the Marine Corps Institute, and Barracks officers are part of the White House Social Aide Program.
  Title: Michael Hagee
  Passage: General Michael William Hagee (born December 1, 1944) was the 33rd Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (2003–2006), succeeding James L. Jones on January 13, 2003.  He stepped down as Commandant two months before the end of his four-year term, and was succeeded by General James T. Conway on November 13, 2006.
  Title: National Security Advisor (United States)
  Passage: The Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA), commonly referred to as the National Security Advisor (NSA) or at times informally termed the NSC advisor, is a senior aide in the Executive Office of the President, based at the West Wing of the White House, who serves as the chief in-house advisor to the President of the United States on national security issues.  The National Security Advisor is appointed by the President and does not require confirmation by the Senate, but an appointment of a three or four-star general to the role requires Senate reconfirmation of military rank.
  Title: Commandant of the Marine Corps
  Passage: The Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) is normally the highest-ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  The CMC reports directly to the United States Secretary of the Navy and is responsible for ensuring the organization, policy, plans, and programs for the Marine Corps as well as advising the President, the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council, and the Secretary of the Navy on matters involving the Marine Corps.  Under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy, the CMC designates Marine personnel and resources to the commanders of Unified Combatant Commands.  The Commandant performs all other functions prescribed in Section 5043 in Title 10 of the United States Code or delegates those duties and responsibilities to other officers in his administration in his name.  As with the other joint chiefs, the Commandant is an administrative position and has no operational command authority over United States Marine Corps forces.
  Title: James F. Amos
  Passage: James F. "Jim" Amos (born November 12, 1946) is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps.  As a Naval Aviator, Amos commanded the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing during the Iraq War in 2003 and 2004.  He served as the 31st Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.  He is the first Marine Corps aviator to serve as commandant.
  Title: Thomas E. Donilon
  Passage: Thomas E. "Tom" Donilon (born May 14, 1955) is an American lawyer and former government official who served as National Security Advisor in the Obama administration.  Previously, he served together with diplomat Wendy Sherman as Agency Review Team Lead for the State Department in the Obama transition, and as Deputy to National Security Advisor James Jones early in the Obama administration.  Donilon replaced Jones as National Security Advisor on October 8, 2010.
  Title: Joseph Dunford
  Passage: Joseph Francis Dunford Jr. (born December 8, 1955) is a United States Marine Corps General.  He is the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  He was also the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps.  Dunford is the first Marine Corps officer to serve in four different four-star positions; the others include commander of the International Security Assistance Force and United States Forces-Afghanistan from February 2013 until August 2014, and as the 32nd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from October 23, 2010, to December 15, 2012.  He has also commanded several units, including the 5th Marine Regiment during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.  As Chairman, Dunford is the highest-ranking military officer in the United States Armed Forces.
  Title: National Security Advisor (Nigeria)
  Passage: The National Security Advisor is a senior aide in the cabinet of the President of Nigeria who serves as the chief advisor to the President on national security issues.  He participates in the meetings of the National Security Council and other deliberations on security matters.  The National Security Advisor is often appointed by the President of Nigeria and serve a tenure not more than 4 years.
  Title: James L. Jones
  Passage: James Logan "Jim" Jones Jr. (born December 19, 1943) is a retired United States Marine Corps general and the former United States National Security Advisor.
citations: Michael Hagee James L. Jones