Mark I. Fox
Mark Irby Fox | |
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Battles/wars | Gulf War Iraq War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Mark Irby "MRT" Fox (born March 1, 1956) is a retired
In October 2006, then-Rear Admiral Fox completed a tour as the Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Military Office (WHMO), responsible for overseeing all military support to the President of the United States. He also served as WHMO Deputy Director for 18 months before assuming responsibilities as WHMO Director in January 2005.[3]
A native of Abilene, Texas, Fox was commissioned in June 1978 upon graduation from the United States Naval Academy and was designated a naval aviator in March 1980.
During his career, Fox deployed from both coasts in five fleet tours, flying the
Fox's combat highlights include scoring the first navy
Fox's previous command assignments include Commander,
Shore tours include duty as an A-7E Instructor Pilot in
Corporate career
Fox retired from the navy in April 2016, and in June 2016 joined Huntington Ingalls Industries as Newport News Shipbuilding Vice President of Customer Affairs.[4]
Fox is married to Priscilla (née Wood). They have four children, William, Collin, Mason and Abigail.
Awards and decorations
Fox has logged over 4,900 flight hours and 1,348 arrested landings on 15 different aircraft carriers.
Naval Aviator insignia
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Presidential Service Badge |
United States Central Command Badge |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal | |
award star )
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Silver Star | |
Legion of Merit (with 2 award stars) | |
Combat "V" )
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Bronze Star (with 1 award star)
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Defense Meritorious Service Medal | |
Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 award stars) | |
Strike/Flight numeral 6)
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Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with Combat V and 2 award stars)
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Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award (with 2 bronze oak leaf clusters) | |
Navy Unit Commendation (with 4 bronze service stars) | |
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (with 1 service star)
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Navy Expeditionary Medal (with 1 service star) | |
National Defense Service Medal (with 2 service stars) | |
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (with 2 service stars) | |
Southwest Asia Service Medal (with 2 service stars) | |
Iraq Campaign Medal | |
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | |
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | |
Armed Forces Service Medal (with 1 service star) | |
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (with 1 silver and 3 bronze service stars)
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Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon | |
Order of National Security Merit, Gukseon Medal (Republic of Korea) | |
The Khalifiyyeh Order of Bahrain, First Class | |
NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia | |
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) | |
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) | |
Navy Expert Rifleman Medal | |
Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
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References
- ^ "NSAWC Holds Change of Command Ceremony" United States Navy. Released 24 April 2010. Retrieved 18 September 2012,
- ^ Hunsaker, Lewis. "Vice Adm. Miller Takes Helm of U.S. Navy in Middle East". United States Navy. Archived from the original on 5 March 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "United States Navy Biographies – Rear Admiral Mark I. Fox". United States Navy. Retrieved 2007-01-10.
- ^ Brenton, Beci. "Photo Release—Huntington Ingalls Industries Announces Mark I. Fox as Newport News Shipbuilding Vice President of Customer Affairs". Huntington Ingalls Industries. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
External links
- Official Navy biography This work is in the public domain.