Mark D. McCormack

Mark D. McCormack
McCormack as a major general in 2024
Born1966 (age 5859)
Binghamton, New York, US
ServiceUnited States Army
Years of service1988–
RankMajor General
UnitUnited States Army Reserve
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Commands281st Personnel Detachment
Detachment 1, 281st Personnel Detachment
281st Personnel Services Detachment
28th Personnel Support Battalion
213th Regional Support Group
28th Infantry Division
ConflictsOperation Joint Endeavor
Iraq War
Operation Spartan Shield
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (6)
Alma materMansfield University
United States Army Command and General Staff College
United States Army War College
Spouse(s)
Lori E. McGinnis
(m. 1993)
Children2

Mark D. McCormack (born 1966) is a career officer in the United States Army. A major general and veteran of the United States Army Reserve and Pennsylvania Army National Guard, since July 2024 he has served as deputy commander of First United States Army at Rock Island, Illinois. McCormack's service includes overseas assignments for Operation Joint Endeavor, the Iraq War, and Operation Spartan Shield. His awards and decorations include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, two awards of the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, and six awards of the Meritorious Service Medal.

A native of Binghamton, New York, McCormack graduated from Mansfield University in 1989; while in college, he took part in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. After receiving his commission as a second lieutenant, he served initially in the United States Army Reserve, and later transferred his military membership to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. As he advanced through the ranks, he completed several command and staff assignments, and his commands included: 281st Personnel Detachment; Detachment 1, 281st Personnel Detachment; 281st Personnel Services Detachment, 28th Personnel Support Battalion, and 213th Regional Support Group. In May 2020, he was promoted to major general and assigned to command of the 28th Infantry Division. He completed this assignment in February 2024, and in July was assigned as deputy commander of First Army.