Lorna Mahlock
Lorna M. Mahlock | |
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Born | 1968 or 1969 (age 55–56)[1] Kingston, Jamaica |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1985–present |
Rank | Major general |
Commands held | Marine Air Control Group 18 Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 |
Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (4) |
Lorna M. Mahlock (born 1968/1969) is a United States Marine Corps major general who has served as commander of the Cyber National Mission Force since January 5, 2024.[2] In 2018, she became the first Black woman to be nominated for promotion to brigadier general in the United States Marine Corps.[3][4][5] In December 2022, she became the first black female major general in the history of the Marine Corps.[6]
Early life and education
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Mahlock immigrated to Brooklyn, New York and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. She was selected for the Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program, graduated from Marquette University and was commissioned in December 1991.
Military career
Designated as an
In December 2022, she received her second star and became the first Black female Major General in the US Marine Corps.[6]
Mahlock holds a master's degree in
Awards
Mahlock's personal awards include:
References
This article incorporates public domain material from Director HQMC C4. United States Marine Corps.
- ^ Schogol, Jeff (13 April 2018). "A decorated colonel is set to be the first black woman to serve as a Marine Corps general". Business Insider.
Mahlock, 49, has served in the prestigious post of deputy director of plans, policies and operations since July 2017.
- Fort George G. Meade: Cyber National Mission Force. 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ Mascall, Kandis; Ramos, Stephanie (Apr 12, 2018). "Marine Corps selects 1st black woman to be a general officer". ABC News. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
- ^ Mattis, James (April 10, 2018). "General Officer Announcements: U.S. Department of Defense". Retrieved 13 April 2018.
- ^ Tatum, Sophie (12 April 2018). "1st black woman nominated to be Marine brigadier general". CNN politics. 2016 Cable News Network. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
- ^ a b "For the 1st time, a Black female Marine is set to be a 2-star general". Marine Corps Times. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b c "BGen Lorna M. Mahlock". Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Headquarters Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. Retrieved 13 March 2019.