Christopher J. Mahoney Explained

Christopher J. Mahoney
Birth Place:Weymouth, Massachusetts
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:1987–present
Rank:General
Commands:Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Aircraft Group 12
VMFA(AW)-242
Battles:Iraq War
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Alma Mater:College of the Holy Cross (BA)
University of Canberra (MA)
Air War College (MA)

Christopher J. Mahoney is a United States Marine Corps general who serves as the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps. He previously served as the deputy commandant for programs and resources from 2021 to 2023.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Born in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, Mahoney graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in June 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program. After flight training, he was designated a naval aviator in May 1990. Mahoney later earned a master's degree in management from the University of Canberra in December 2001 and a second master's degree in international strategic relations from the Air War College in May 2007.[6]

In July 2023, Mahoney was nominated for promotion to general and appointment as assistant commandant of the Marine Corps.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: PN743 – 1 nominee for Marine Corps, 117th Congress (2021–2022). June 23, 2021. www.congress.gov.
  2. Web site: General Officer Announcements. 2021-07-02. U.S. Department of Defense. en-US.
  3. Web site: Major General Christopher J. Mahoney. www.3rdmaw.marines.mil.
  4. Web site: U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, deputy commanding general visits Peacekeeping Ops Center. www.marforpac.marines.mil.
  5. Web site: U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, deputy commander visits Khaan Quest opening ceremonies. www.marforpac.marines.mil.
  6. Web site: Brigadier General Christopher J. Mahoney. August 15, 2016. www.hqmc.marines.mil.
  7. Web site: PN881 — Lt. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney — Marine Corps, 118th Congress (2023-2024). 2023-07-26. 2023-07-26. U.S. Congress.