Mark E. Weatherington

Mark Ernest Weatherington (born 1967) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as the deputy commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command since August 2021.[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]

Mark E. Weatherington
Born1967 (age 55–56)
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1990–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldJoint-Global Strike Operations Center
Eighth Air Force
28th Bomb Wing
28th Bomb Squadron
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit

In July 2021, he 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]

Effective dates of promotions[1]
Lt. Gen. Weatherington is administered the oath of office by Gen. Timothy Ray after his promotion on August 14, 2021.
RankDate
Second LieutenantMay 30, 1990
First LieutenantMay 30, 1992
CaptainMay 30, 1994
MajorJune 1, 2001
Lieutenant ColonelMay 1, 2005
ColonelOctober 1, 2008
Brigadier GeneralOctober 2, 2014
Major GeneralJune 2, 2018
Lieutenant GeneralAugust 23, 2021

References
  1. "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. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. "Major General Mark e. Weatherington".
  3. "Mark Weatherington - Recipient -".
  4. "PN813 — Maj. Gen. Mark E. Weatherington — Air Force". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2021-07-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. McCullouch, Amy (2021-07-14). "Biden Nominates First Commander for Space Systems Command, New Boss at AMC". Air Force Magazine. Retrieved 2021-07-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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