Former Cadet Becomes 20th Chief of Staff of the Air Force

In 1971-72, former Cadet Mark A. Welsh III was a part of the first Falcon class at Wentworth Military Academy and College.

On August 10, 2012, General Mark A. Welsh III became Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. His confirmation makes him the 20th person to serve as the senior uniformed officer in the U.S. Air Force.

A native of San Antonio, Texas, General Welsh entered the Air Force in June 1976 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Prior to the U.S. Air Force Academy, General Welsh attended Wentworth Military College as a Falcon Scholar. General Welsh is the second Wentworth alumnus to serve as a Four Star General, along with U.S. Army General Bill Hoge, Class of 1908.

To read more about General Mark A. Welsh, please link to this article from Stars and Stripes:
Welsh Known for his Compassion for Airmen