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Mark T. Esper is a lobbyist and military officer. Born on April 26, 1964, Mark T. Esper is from Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States. That works out to 62 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Laurel Highlands High School and George Washington University. Awards on record include Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal and Kuwait Liberation Medal.
My Take
Esper interests me less as a politician and more as a soldier who ended up in the room where impossible decisions get made. A working-class kid from Uniontown who earned a Bronze Star and a Legion of Merit, he carried real combat experience into the office of Defense Secretary. What stays with me is how his tenure ended: clashing with the president over using troops at home, then leaving the post. Whatever one thinks of his politics, I respect a man who seemed to keep one professional line he would not cross.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mark T. Esper
- Name (Japanese)
- マーク・エスパー
- Reading
- まーく・えすぱー
- Born
- April 26, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- lobbyist / military officer
2. Background
- High school
- Laurel Highlands High School
- University
- George Washington University
Awards & achievements
- Legion of Merit
- Bronze Star Medal
- Kuwait Liberation Medal
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mark T. Esper born?
Born April 26, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Mark T. Esper from?
Mark T. Esper is from Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Mark T. Esper do?
Mark T. Esper works as lobbyist, military officer.
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