Mark H. Landes

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Mark H. Landes
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Born (1968-05-19) 19 May 1968 (age 56)
Kingsport, Tennessee, U.S.
Branch United States Army
Years of service1990–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit U.S. Army Infantry Branch
Commands First United States Army
First Army Division East
Security Force Assistance Command
3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division
2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment
Conflicts Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (5)
Army Commendation Medal (2)
Alma mater United States Military Academy (BS)
Tennessee Technological University (MBA)
United States Army Command and General Staff College
Yale University (United States Army War College fellowship)
Spouse(s)Morri Nichols [1]
Children2 [1]

Mark Hamilton Landes (born 19 May 1968) is a career officer in the United States Army who has commanded First United States Army since September 2024. A 1990 graduate of the United States Military Academy, and a veteran of the Iraq War, War in Afghanistan, and Operation Inherent Resolve, he was promoted to major general in 2021. Landes' commands included 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Security Force Assistance Command, and First Army Division East. In March 2024, Landes was appointed special assistant to the U.S. Army Forces Command commander. In June 2024, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as commander of First United States Army. His promotion and assignment were confirmed in August 2024.

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Landes' awards include the Legion of Merit with four oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, and Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster and "V" device for valor.

Early life

Mark Hamilton Landes was born in Kingsport, Tennessee in May 1968, a son of Junior H. Landes II and Rebecca Linn (Davidson) Landes. [2] [3] [4] [5] He was raised and educated in Kingsport, and is a 1986 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. [6] While in high school, Landes played basketball, was a member of the cross-country and track and field teams, and was a member of the Key Club and National Honor Society. [7]

In 1986, U.S. Representative Jimmy Quillen appointed Landes to the United States Military Academy at West Point, which he attended from 1986 to 1990. [8] Landes graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and was commissioned as a second lieutenant of Infantry. [7] [9] [10]

Career

Military education

Landes' military education includes: [10]

In addition, Landes completed a Master of Business Administration degree at Tennessee Technological University. [10]

Assignments

Landes' initial assignments included postings to Germany, Hawaii, and Dahlonega, Georgia. [10] He served in one of the first units to employ the Stryker combat vehicle and helped validate the newly formed Stryker concept for combined arms fighting. [10] He also served as an instructor at the Australian School of Infantry. [10]

In 2007, Landes was assigned to command 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, which he led during operations in the Diyala Governorate as part of the Iraq War troop surge of 2007. [10] After completing his command tour, he was assigned to the Operations Group at the Fort Polk Joint Readiness Training Center. [10] Following his promotion to colonel, he was appointed to command 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division. [10] He led the brigade during its 2011 deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, including operations in the provinces of Logar, Wardak, and Bamyan provinces. [10]

Landes served as executive officer to the Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 2014 to 2016. [10] After promotion to brigadier general, he served as 1st Armored Division's deputy commanding general for support. [10] [11] From July 2018 to July 2021, he served as commander of Security Force Assistance Command. [10] He was commander of First Army Division East from August 2020 to December 2022, and he was promoted to major general in February 2021. [10] [11] In March 2024, Landes was appointed special assistant to the U.S. Army Forces Command commander. [11]

In June 2024, Landes was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as commanding general of the First United States Army. [12] [13] The promotion and assignment were effective in August, and he officially assumed command in a ceremony held on 6 September 2024. [14]

Awards

Landes' awards and decorations include: [10]

In addition, Landes is a recipient of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, and Army Staff Identification Badge. [10]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Who's Whose: Announcing New Arrivals; Mark Hamilton Landes". Kingsport Times . Kjngsport, TN. 31 May 1968. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Obituary of Mary Ellen "Midge" Barnes Davidson Fultz". Ford Funeral Homes.com. Fairmont, TN: Ford Funeral Homes. 1 June 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  4. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages Index, 1785-1971, Entry for Junior H. Landes II and Rebecca Linn Davidson" . Ancestry.com. Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com LLC. 1964. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  5. ↑ Jones, Becky (29 March 1981). "Korean twins completed their family". Kingsport Times-News . Kingsport, TN. p. 1E – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "Graduates: Dobyns-Bennett High School". Kingsport Times-News . Kingsport, TN. 16 May 1986. p. 6A – via Newspapers.com.
  7. 1 2 "Area students honored". Kingsport Times-News . Kingsport, TN. 30 May 1990. p. 6C – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ Hooper, Phyllis (20 February 1986). "35 persons nominated for academy appointments". Kingsport Times-News . Kingsport, TN. p. 4B – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ "Academic Program: Introduction". West Point.edu. West Point, NY: United States Military Academy. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "Biography, MG Mark H. Landes". First Army.mil. Rock island, IL: First United States Army. 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  11. 1 2 3 "Biographical Summary, Major General Mark H. Landes". GOMO.army.mil. Washington, DC: United States Army General Officer Management Office. 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  12. ↑ "PN1829 — Maj. Gen. Mark H. Landes — Army". U.S. Congress. 14 June 2024.
  13. ↑ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 14 June 2024.
  14. ↑ Marlow, Warren (6 September 2024). "First Army welcomes new commanding general". U.S. Army. Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
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