Mark Welsh graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1976. As a combat pilot in Operation Desert Storm, he was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses among other awards. From 2012 to 2016 he served as the 20th Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and retired in 2016 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Mark
A.
Welsh
, III
January 26, 1953
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Born:
San Antonio
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Mark A. Welsh, III, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe; Commander, Air Component Command, Ramstein Air Base; and Director, Joint Air Power Competency Center, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, from 2010 to 2012. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Welsh and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
388th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
Operation Desert Storm
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Mark A. Welsh, III, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, in action against the enemy in the Persian Gulf during Operation DESERT STORM, in 1991. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
388th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
Operation Desert Storm
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Mark A. Welsh, III, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, in action against the enemy in the Persian Gulf during Operation DESERT STORM, in 1991. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Mark A. Welsh, III, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Welsh and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Mark A. Welsh, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Welsh reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Mark A. Welsh, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Welsh reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Mark A. Welsh, III, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Welsh and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Mark A. Welsh, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Welsh reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Mark A. Welsh, III, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Welsh and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Mark A. Welsh, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Welsh reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.