Mark Welsh
Mark Welsh | |
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Welsh as Chief of Staff of the Air Force in 2012 | |
| 27th President of Texas A&M University | |
| In office July 21, 2023 – September 19, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | M. Katherine Banks |
| Succeeded by | James Hallmark (acting) |
| Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service | |
| In office August 15, 2016 – July 20, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Ryan Crocker |
| Succeeded by | Frank Ashley (acting) |
| 20th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force | |
| In office 10 August 2012 – 24 June 2016 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Norton A. Schwartz |
| Succeeded by | David L. Goldfein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Anthony Welsh III January 26, 1954 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Spouse | Betty |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | United States Air Force Academy (BS) Webster University (MS) |
| Call sign | "Boomer" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1976–2016 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War War on terrorism |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Meritorious Service Medal (3) Air Medal (2) Full list |
Mark Anthony Welsh III (born January 26, 1954) is a retired United States Air Force four-star general and a member of the board of directors of Northrop Grumman. He was the 27th president of Texas A&M University, and is a former dean of its Bush School of Government & Public Service. Welsh was appointed by Barack Obama to serve as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, and was a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Welsh was the commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, the associate director for Military Affairs of the Central Intelligence Agency, and the vice commander of Air Education and Training Command. In his early career, he served as a fighter pilot (primarily flying the F-16 and A-10 aircraft) and was a commander at the squadron, group, and wing level, in addition to assignments in training, operations, intelligence, and acquisitions. He was also the commandant of cadets of the United States Air Force Academy.