Lorna Mahlock

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Lorna M. Mahlock
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Born1968or1969(age 55–56) [1]
Kingston, Jamaica
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1985present
Rank Major general
Commands 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]

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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 Air Traffic Control Officer, Mahlock earned certifications as a Federal Aviation Administration Tower Local Controller and a Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Instructor. She has commanded and led at various levels globally and in combat including but not limited to: Air Traffic Control Detachment Commander; Executive Officer 1st Stinger Battery; Director Marine Corps Instructional Management School; Air Control Officer G3 Future Operations 1st Marine Aircraft Wing; Company Commander Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom 1; Operations and Executive Officer Operation Iraqi Freedom 2; Director Marine Air Command and Control System Experimental; Commanding Officer Iraqi Freedom 8; Information Management Officer; J3 Land Operations Lead and Division Executive Officer, Headquarters European Command; Marine Corps Office of Legislative Affairs and Assistant Chief of Staff G6. [7]

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 Adult and Higher Education from the University of Oklahoma at Norman; a Master in National Security and Strategic Studies with distinction from the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island; a Master in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College; and a Master Certificate in Information Operations from the Naval Postgraduate School. She is also a Higher Command and Staff Course graduate of the United Kingdom Joint Services Command and Staff College. [7]

Awards

Her personal decorations include: [8]

1 golden star.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
Defense Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg
1 golden star.svg
1 golden star.svg
1 golden star.svg
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Joint Service Commendation Medal ribbon.svg
1 golden star.svg
1 golden star.svg
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation ribbon.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Joint Service Achievement Medal ribbon.svg
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement ribbon.svg United States Navy Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (USMC and USN frame).svg
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Marine Corps Good Conduct ribbon.svg
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Iraq Campaign Medal ribbon.svg
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ribbon.svg Korea Defense Service ribbon.svg
Silver-service-star-3d.svg
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.svg
USMC Rifle Marksman badge.png USMC Pistol Marksman badge.png

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References

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  6. 1 2 "For the 1st time, a Black female Marine is set to be a 2-star general". Marine Corps Times. 16 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
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Military offices
Preceded by Chief Information Officer of the United States Marine Corps
2018–2021
Succeeded by
New office Deputy Director for Combat Support of the Cybersecurity Directorate of the National Security Agency
2021–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the Cyber National Mission Force
2024–present
Incumbent