Mark A. Wilmot

Mark A. Wilmot enlisted in the United States Navy in March 1990. After basic training in Great Lakes, Illinois, he completed Hospital Corpsman Training at the Naval Training Center. Upon graduation, he was detailed to San Diego, California, then Coronado, California, where he graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/School (BUD/S) training in 1991, becoming a Navy SEAL.

In the 30 years that followed, Mr. Wilmot served with the 2nd Force and Battalion Reconnaissance Marines, SEAL Team FOUR, Naval Special Warfare Unit TWO, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Naval Special Warfare Tactical Development Squadrons ONE and TWO, and is a Plank Owner of Naval Special Warfare Tactical Development Squadron TWO.

Mr. Wilmot served on the executive staff at the Joint Task Force National Capital Region as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Operations and National Security Process Engagement Team in Arlington, Virginia. His last command was the Joint Special Operations Command in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he served as the Operations and Training Senior Enlisted Advisor.

During his career, he served as a Special Warfare Operator, Senior Naval Parachutist, Combat Swimmer, Special Operations Medic, Field Medical Service Tech, and a graduate of the National Senior Enlisted Academy and Special Ops Independent Duty Corpsman School.

A seasoned Combat Leader in Special Operations completing over 18 combat deployments with distinction, he was actively engaged in the planning and execution of hundreds of critical national security initiatives, both at home and abroad. He has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our country, our freedom, and our way of life.

For his service, he earned numerous awards, including: Silver Star Meda; Purple Heart Medal; Bronze Star Medal with Valor (four awards); Bronze Star Medal (two awards); Defense Meritorious Service Medal (two awards); Joint Service Commendation Medal (two awards); Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards); Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (five awards); Army Achievement Medal; and various unit and campaign awards.

Mr. Wilmot retired with the rank of Master Chief from the U.S. Navy and moved back to his native Cayuga County.