Navy’s Donald W. Marks Nominated for Promotion to Rear Admiral
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Navy’s Donald W. Marks Nominated for Promotion to Rear Admiral

Marks, commander of Carrier Strike Group Nine in San Diego, awaits Senate confirmation in one of 109 officer nominations announced this year.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 16, 2026, 12:30 PM ET

Navy Rear Adm. (lower half) Donald W. Marks was nominated for promotion to the two-star grade of rear admiral, the Department of War said.