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Mark Anthony Welsh III (born January 26, 1954)[2] is the 27th president of Texas A&M University, former Dean of the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University,[3] a retired United States Air Force four-star general,[4] and a member of the board of directors of Northrop Grumman.[5] 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 cadets of the United States Air Force Academy.
- ^ Dorr, Robert F. (May 11, 2012). "Gen. Mark Welsh, Air Force Chief of Staff Nominee, Brings 'Proven Performance' to New Job". Defense Media Network, Faircount Media Group. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021.
- ^ Air Force Register (PDF). Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. January 1, 1979. p. 902.
- ^ Gutteridge, Nicholas (August 9, 2023). "Frank B. Ashley III appointed as acting dean of the Bush School". The Battalion. Archived from the original on August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Former Air Force Chief Of Staff Mark A. Welsh III Named 27th President Of Texas A&M". Texas A&M Today. December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Company Leadership". Northrop Grumman.