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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]

Mark E. Weatherington
Born1967 (age 56–57)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1990–2023
RankLieutenant General
CommandsJoint-Global Strike Operations Center
Eighth Air Force
28th Bomb Wing
28th Bomb Squadron
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Defense Superior Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit

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]

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Lt. Gen. Weatherington is administered the oath of office by Gen. Timothy Ray after his promotion on August 14, 2021.
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

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  1. ^ 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. 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 -". valor.militarytimes.com.
  4. ^ "PN813 — Maj. Gen. Mark E. Weatherington — Air Force". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  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.
  6. ^ "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.
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 28th Bomb Wing
2011–2013
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the Eighth Air Force
2020–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command
2021–2023
Succeeded by