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U.S. Army general

Marcus S. Evans
Official portrait, 2023
Born1970 (age 53–54)
Dalton, Georgia
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1994–present
RankMajor General
Commands25th Infantry Division
Special Operations Joint Task Force-Afghanistan
75th Ranger Regiment
3rd Ranger Battalion
Battles / warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (5)

Marcus S. Evans (born 1970) is a United States Army major general who has served as commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division since August 25, 2023. He most recently served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Special Operations Command from September 2021 to November 20, 2024. Previously, he was the Commander of the NATO Special Operations Component Command–Afghanistan and Special Operations Joint Task Force–Afghanistan.

References

  1. Conley, Alvin (August 25, 2023). "25th ID Welcomes New Commanding General". DVIDS. Schofield Barracks, Hawaii: 25th Infantry Division. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  2. "General Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  3. "Major General Marcus S. Evans - General Officer Management Office".
  4. Oliver, Charles (November 11, 2018). "Dalton native Marcus Evans promoted to general". The Daily Citizen.
  5. Whitfield, Chris (October 31, 2019). "Brigadier general from Dalton was in the Situation Room of the White House as raid on Islamic State leader was underway". Valdosta Daily Times.
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  7. "Evans assumes command of 75th Ranger Regiment". www.army.mil.
Military offices
Preceded byDavid M. Hamilton Deputy Commanding General (Support) of the 3rd Infantry Division (United States)
2018–2019 		Succeeded byLarry Q. Burris Jr.
Preceded byChristopher T. Donahue Deputy Director of Special Operations and Counterterrorism of the Joint Staff
2019–2020 		Succeeded byJeromy B. Williams
Commander of the NATO Special Operations Component Command–Afghanistan and Special Operations Joint Task Force–Afghanistan
2020–2021 		Succeeded byPeter Vasely
Preceded byCollin P. Green Chief of Staff of the United States Special Operations Command
2021–2023 		Succeeded byMilton J. Sands III
Preceded byJoseph A. Ryan Commanding General of the 25th Infantry Division
2023–present 		Incumbent


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