Mark A. Welsh III is a retired United States Air Force general who served as the Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 2012 to 2016. He was responsible for overseeing the organization, training, and equipping of Air Force personnel and played a key role in shaping military policy during his tenure. After retiring from the Air Force, Welsh became the Dean of the George H.W. Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. He is known for his leadership skills and commitment to education, contributing to discussions on national security and military strategy.