Mark I. Fox
Mark Irby "MRT" Fox (born March 1, 1956) is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who served as the Deputy Commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM). Prior to assuming his duties at CENTCOM, he served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans, and Strategy (N3/N5), Commander, United States Naval Forces Central Command and Commander, United States Fifth Fleet. He also previously served as the Commander of the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, and as Communications Division Chief, American Embassy Annex, Baghdad, Iraq.
Mark Irby Fox | |
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Vice Admiral Mark I. Fox in October 2013 | |
| Nickname(s) | MRT |
| Born | March 1, 1956 Abilene, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1978–2016 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | United States Naval Forces Central Command United States Fifth Fleet Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center Carrier Strike Group Ten Carrier Air Wing 2 VFA-122 VFA-81 |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (2) |
In October 2006, then-Rear Admiral Fox completed a tour as the Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Military Office (WHMO), responsible for overseeing all military support to the President of the United States. He also served as WHMO Deputy Director for 18 months before assuming responsibilities as WHMO Director in January 2005.