Christopher J. Mahoney

Christopher J. Mahoney is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who serves as the Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources since August 2021.[1][2] He most recently served as the Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing from July 24, 2020 to July 30, 2021. Previously, he was the Deputy Commander of the United States Forces Japan.[3][4][5]

Christopher J. Mahoney
Official portrait, 2021
BornWeymouth, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1987–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands held3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Aircraft Group 12
VMFA(AW)-242
Battles/warsIraq War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Alma materCollege of the Holy Cross (BA)
University of Canberra (MA)
Air War College (MA)

Born in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, Mahoney graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in June 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program. After flight training, he was designated a naval aviator in May 1990. Mahoney later earned a master's degree in management from the University of Canberra in December 2001 and a second master's degree in international strategic relations from the Air War College in May 2007.[6]

In July 2023, Mahoney was nominated for promotion to general and appointment as assistant commandant of the Marine Corps.[7]

References
  1. "PN743 – 1 nominee for Marine Corps, 117th Congress (2021–2022)". www.congress.gov. June 23, 2021.
  2. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. July 2, 2021.
  3. "Major General Christopher J. Mahoney". www.3rdmaw.marines.mil.
  4. "U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, deputy commanding general visits Peacekeeping Ops Center". www.marforpac.marines.mil.
  5. "U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, deputy commander visits Khaan Quest opening ceremonies". www.marforpac.marines.mil.
  6. "Brigadier General Christopher J. Mahoney" (PDF). www.hqmc.marines.mil. August 15, 2016.
  7. "PN881 — Lt. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney — Marine Corps, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. July 26, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.


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