Marcus A. Hitchcock

Marcus A. Hitchcock
Official portrait, 2019
Born1963 (age 61–62)
Utah, U.S.[1]
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1985–2020
RankRear Admiral
CommandsNavy Warfare Development Command
Carrier Strike Group 3
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
USS Peleliu
VFA-32
Battles / warsGulf War
Iraq War
AwardsLegion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal
Spouse(s)
Terri Lynn Westfall
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(m. 1990)​

Marcus Aurelius Hitchcock[1] (born 1963)[2] is a retired United States Navy rear admiral who last served as the director for strategy, plans, and policy of the United States Space Command. A naval aviator, he has commanded the Navy Warfare Development Command and Carrier Strike Group 3.[3][4]

Early life and education

Raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Hitchcock graduated from Brighton High School in 1981.[5] He then attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1985 with a B.S. degree in ocean engineering. He also attended the Naval War College and Armed Forces Staff College.[3]

Military career

Hitchcock received his commission in the United States Navy in 1985 after graduating from the United States Naval Academy. He was designated a naval aviator in 1987.[3]

In September 2017, Hitchcock took command of the Navy Warfare Development Command.[6] While in command, he was nominated for promotion to rear admiral.[7] From June 2019 to August 2020, he served as the director of plans and policy of the newly established United States Space Command. This was his last assignment before retiring from active duty.[8][9]

Personal life

Hitchcock married Terri Lynn Westfall on May 19, 1990 in Oak Harbor, Washington.[1]

Dates of promotion

Rank Date
Rear Admiral (lower half) March 1, 2014[6]
Rear Admiral 2018

References

  1. ^ a b c "Marriage Certificate". No. 15087. Coupeville, Washington: County Auditor of Island County. May 24, 1990.
  2. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 109. Archived from the original on June 19, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Rear Admiral Marcus A. Hitchcock". United States Navy. August 19, 2020. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. ^ "Navy Warfare Development Command Welcomes New Commander". DVIDS. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  5. ^ Eterna '81. Vol. 12. Brighton High School. 1981. p. 146.
  6. ^ a b "UNITED STATES NAVY FLAG OFFICERS - PDF Free Download". docplayer.net.
  7. ^ "Flag Officer Announcement". U.S. Department of Defense.
  8. ^ "US, Peru expand space data sharing partnership". www.spacecom.mil. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  9. ^ "USSPACECOM adds Portugal – a strategic NATO Ally – to SSA Data Sharing cadre". www.spacecom.mil. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of Carrier Strike Group 3
2016–2017 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the Navy Warfare Development Command
2017–2019 		Succeeded by
New office Director for Plans of Policy of the United States Space Command
2019–2020 		Succeeded by


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