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Marcus S. Evans

Marcus S. Evans
Official portrait, 2023
Born1970 (age 54–55)
Dalton, Georgia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
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 most recently served as commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division from 2023 to 2025.[1][2] He previously served as chief of staff of the United States Special Operations Command from 2021 to 2024. Previously, he was the commander of NATO Special Operations Component Command–Afghanistan and Special Operations Joint Task Force–Afghanistan.[3][4][5][6][7]

In July 2025, Evans was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as director of the Army Staff.[8][9]

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  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.
  6. ^ "|".
  7. ^ "Evans assumes command of 75th Ranger Regiment". www.army.mil.
  8. ^ "PN408 — Air Force, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". U.S. Congress. July 15, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  9. ^ "Secretary of Defense General and Flag Officer Announcements for July 18, 2025". U.S. Department of Defense. July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General (Support) of the 3rd Infantry Division (United States)
2018–2019 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Director of Special Operations and Counterterrorism of the Joint Staff
2019–2020 		Succeeded by
Commander of the NATO Special Operations Component Command–Afghanistan and Special Operations Joint Task Force–Afghanistan
2020–2021 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief of Staff of the United States Special Operations Command
2021–2023 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the 25th Infantry Division
2023–2025 		Succeeded by


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