Christopher J. Mahoney
Christopher J. Mahoney is a United States Marine Corps general who serves as the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps. He previously served as the deputy commandant for programs and resources from 2021 to 2023.
Christopher J. Mahoney | |
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Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Born | Weymouth, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1987–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aircraft Group 12 VMFA(AW)-242 |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
| Alma mater | College 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.
In July 2023, Mahoney was nominated for promotion to general and appointment as assistant commandant of the Marine Corps.