Mark E. Ferguson

Mark Ferguson (2014)

Mark E. Ferguson III. (Born October 30, 1956 in Newfoundland , Canada ) is a former admiral in the United States Navy (USN). Between July 22, 2014 and June 7, 2016 he was in command of the US Naval Forces Europe (USNAVEUR), the US Naval Forces Africa (USNAVAF) and the Allied Joint Force Command Naples (JFC Naples).

Ferguson previously served as assistant chief of naval operations from August 22, 2011 through June 30, 2014 .

education

Ferguson was born in Newfoundland, but grew up in Maryland and received his officer's license in 1978 after studying at the US Naval Academy . His further education includes a master's degree in computer science from the Naval Postgraduate School .

Awards

Selection of decorations, sorted based on the Order of Precedence of Military Awards :

• Navy Distinguished Service Medal with a gold star
• Defense Superior Service Medal
• Legion of Merit with three gold stars
• Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars
• Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal
• Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Southwest Asia Service Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

See also

• United States Armed Forces
• Ranks of the United States Armed Forces
• List of active generals and admirals in the United States Armed Forces

Web links

Commons : Mark E. Ferguson III  - Collection of Images, Videos, and Audio Files

• Official web presence of USNAVEUR and USNAVAF

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Ferguson's biography at the USN (last accessed December 12, 2014).