Mark Welsh

Mark Anthony Welsh III (born January 26, 1953) is the 27th president of Texas A&M University, former Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University and a retired United States Air Force four-star general. Prior to his current role, he served as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was appointed by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the United States Senate. Prior to that, General Welsh served as Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, as the Associate Director for Military Affairs of the Central Intelligence Agency, and as the Vice Commander of Air Education and Training Command. In earlier portions of his 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 also served as the Commandant of the United States Air Force Academy. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, and entered the Air Force in June 1976 as a graduate of the Air Force Academy.

Mark Welsh III
Official portrait, 2023
27th President of Texas A&M University
Assumed office
July 21, 2023
Preceded byM. Katherine Banks
Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service
In office
August 15, 2016  July 20, 2023
Preceded byRyan Crocker
Succeeded byFrank B. Ashley III
20th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force
In office
August 2012  June 2016
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byNorton A. Schwartz
Succeeded byDavid L. Goldfein
Personal details
Born
Mark Anthony Welsh III

(1953-01-26) January 26, 1953
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Children4
EducationWentworth Military Academy and College
United States Air Force Academy (BS)
Webster University (MS)
AwardsDefense 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
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1976–2016
Rank General
CommandsChief of Staff of the United States Air Force
Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Commander of Allied Air Command Ramstein
Associate Director for Military Affairs of the Central Intelligence Agency
Vice Commander of Air Education and Training Command
Deputy Commander of Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance
Commandant of Cadets, United States Air Force Academy
Commander, 8th Fighter Wing
Commander, 347th Operations Group (later redesignated 347th Rescue Group)
Commander, 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron (later redesignated 4th Fighter Squadron)
Battles/warsGulf War
Global War on Terror
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