Mark T. Esper
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Mark T. Esper was born on April 26, 1964, in Uniontown.[1][2][3][4] He has worked as a lobbyist and military officer.[5]
He attended Laurel Highlands High School and studied at the United States Military Academy, George Washington University, and the John F. Kennedy School of Government. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, and Kuwait Liberation Medal.
He served as United States Secretary of the Army from 2017 to 2019 and as United States Secretary of Defense from 2019 to 2020.[6][7][8][9][5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Native language: English[8]
- Position held: defence minister[9]
- Employer: RTX[10], United States Army[11], The Heritage Foundation[12], Aerospace Industries Association[13], United States Chamber of Commerce[14]
- Educated at: John F. Kennedy School of Government[15], United States Military Academy[16], George Washington University[17], Laurel Highlands High School[18]
- Award received: Legion of Merit[19], Bronze Star Medal[20], Kuwait Liberation Medal[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[23]
- Military branch: United States Army[24]
- Commons category: Mark Esper[25]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[26]
- Participated in conflict: Gulf War[27], Persian Gulf crisis (2019–2020)[28]
- Family name: Esper[29]
- Given name: Mark[30], T.[31], Thomas[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Name in native language: Mark Thomas Esper[34]
- Social media followers: 190,623[35], 160,715[36], 155,220[37]
Why It Matters
Mark T. Esper has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Mark T. Esper born?
Mark T. Esper's place of birth was Uniontown[2].
What did Mark T. Esper do for work?
Mark T. Esper worked as a lobbyist[3], military officer[4], and Behördenleiter[5].
Where did Mark T. Esper go to school?
Mark T. Esper was educated at John F. Kennedy School of Government[15], United States Military Academy[16], George Washington University[17], and Laurel Highlands High School[18].
What awards did Mark T. Esper receive?
Honors received include Legion of Merit[19], Bronze Star Medal[20], and Kuwait Liberation Medal[21].