Mark E. Ferguson III | |
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Born | Newfoundland, Canada[1] | October 30, 1956
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1978–2016 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | United States Naval Forces Europe Allied Joint Force Command Naples Vice Chief of Naval Operations Chief of Naval Personnel Destroyer Squadron 18 USS Benfold (DDG-65) |
Battles / wars | Gulf War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
Mark E. Ferguson III (born October 30, 1956) is a retired United States Navy admiral who last served as Commander, United States Naval Forces Europe, United States Naval Forces Africa and Allied Joint Force Command Naples.[2] Ferguson previously served as the 37th Vice Chief of Naval Operations from August 22, 2011, to July 1, 2014. Prior to that, he served as the 55th Chief of Naval Personnel and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower, Personnel, Training & Education). He also served as chief of legislative affairs and assistant commander for distribution, Navy Personnel Command. He retired from active duty on July 1, 2016.[1]