Mark E. Weatherington
Mark E. Weatherington | |
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| Born | 1967 (age 56–57) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1990–2023 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Joint-Global Strike Operations Center Eighth Air Force 28th Bomb Wing 28th Bomb Squadron |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (3) Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit |
Mark Ernest Weatherington (born 1967) is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the deputy commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command from August 2021 to August 2023.[1] He most recently served as commander of both the Eighth Air Force and the Joint-Global Strike Operations Center. He previously served as the deputy commander of Air Education and Training Command from April 2018 to May 2020.[2] Weatherington was commissioned after graduating from the United States Air Force Academy in 1990.[3]
In July 2021, Weatherington was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command, succeeding Anthony J. Cotton.[4][5]
Weatherington retired on September 1, 2023.[6]
Effective dates of promotions[1]
| Rank | Date |
|---|---|
 Second Lieutenant |
May 30, 1990 |
 First Lieutenant |
May 30, 1992 |
 Captain |
May 30, 1994 |
 Major |
June 1, 2001 |
 Lieutenant Colonel |
May 1, 2005 |
 Colonel |
October 1, 2008 |
 Brigadier General |
October 2, 2014 |
 Major General |
June 2, 2018 |
 Lieutenant General |
August 23, 2021 |
References
- ^ a b "Lieutenant General Mark E. Weatherington (USAF)". United States Air Force. October 12, 2021. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
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- ^ "PN813 — Maj. Gen. Mark E. Weatherington — Air Force". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ McCullouch, Amy (2021-07-14). "Biden Nominates First Commander for Space Systems Command, New Boss at AMC". Air Force Magazine. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "Mark Weatherington, Lt Gen, USAF on LinkedIn: It's official... Sep 1st will mark my official retirement from the Air... | 141 comments". www.linkedin.com.
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