Mark Averill | |
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| Acting United States Secretary of the Army | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Christine Wormuth |
| Succeeded by | Daniel P. Driscoll (nominee) |
| Personal details | |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) Marine Corps University (MS) |
MarkF. Averill is an American retired Colonel who has served as the acting United States Secretary of the Army since January 2025.
Averill attended the Marine Corps War College,the Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting,and the Marine Corps Command and Staff College. [1]
On January 20,2025,President Donald Trump appointed Averill the acting United States Secretary of the Army. [1] [2]
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