Marcus S. Evans | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Born | 1970 (age 53–54) Dalton, Georgia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1994–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 25th Infantry Division Special Operations Joint Task Force-Afghanistan 75th Ranger Regiment 3rd Ranger Battalion |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (5) |
Marcus S. Evans (born 1970) is a United States Army major general who has served as commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division since August 25, 2023.[1][2] He most recently served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Special Operations Command from September 2021 to November 20th 2024. Previously, he was the Commander of the NATO Special Operations Component Command–Afghanistan and Special Operations Joint Task Force–Afghanistan.[3][4][5][6][7]
- ^ Conley, Alvin (August 25, 2023). "25th ID Welcomes New Commanding General". DVIDS. Schofield Barracks, Hawaii: 25th Infantry Division. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "General Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ "Major General Marcus S. Evans - General Officer Management Office".
- ^ Oliver, Charles (November 11, 2018). "Dalton native Marcus Evans promoted to general". The Daily Citizen.
- ^ Whitfield, Chris (October 31, 2019). "Brigadier general from Dalton was in the Situation Room of the White House as raid on Islamic State leader was underway". Valdosta Daily Times.
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- ^ "Evans assumes command of 75th Ranger Regiment". www.army.mil.