Mark D. Kelly
Mark Damon Kelly (born 1962) is a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force. He serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, a position he has held since August 2018.[1] Kelly was commissioned through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at Southwest Texas State University in February 1986.[2]
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| Born | 1962 (age 57–58) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1986–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Twelfth Air Force Ninth Air Force 455th Air Expeditionary Wing 354th Fighter Wing 4th Fighter Wing 333rd Fighter Squadron |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
In June 2020, Kelly was nominated for promotion to general and assignment as the next commander of Air Combat Command.[3]
Awards and decorations
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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Headquarters Air Force Badge |
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References
- "LIEUTENANT GENERAL MARK D. KELLY > U.S. Air Force > Biography Display". www.af.mil. Retrieved 2020-05-16.
- "Mark Kelly - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2020-05-16.
- "General Officer Announcements". Retrieved 2020-06-09.
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