LCDR Mark Cummings US Navy (Ret.) |
Mark Cummings recently retired after more than 25 years in the Navy. Mark rose to the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E-7) in the Submarine Nuclear Power Program before he was commission as a Cryptologic officer, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Commander. During Mark's time in the military he served on a variety of submarines, spent some time with the Marines on the USS Bonhomme Richard (an amphibious ship) and even served as a White House Social Aide for President George W. Bush. Mark has completed two Masters Degrees and is working on his PhD in Political Science at American University, with an emphasis on American Government and American Foreign Policy: Mark likes to say he's all American.
Mark has been assigned to work as the Deputy to Military Liaison (MLA) with Senator Ensign (R-NV) from Nevada. Mark is hoping to follow his fellowship by working on Capitol Hill would be excited to work for Senator Blunt (R-MO) or Congressman Billy Long from Mark's home district in Missouri. He is also interested in working with either Intelligence Committee or the Armed Services Committee. Mark's experience in the Navy would be a benefit to either. |