Pea Ridge Native Served By Petraeus’ Side
Posted: November 11, 2011 at 5:49 a.m.
Chief Warrant Officer Mark Howell of Rogers, left, is shown in Iraq with Gen. David Petraeus in this undated photo.
When Mark Howell graduated from Pea Ridge High School in 1981, he had no idea the adventure his life would become.
The Resume
Howell’s Jobs
Army warrant officer Mark Howell has served in a variety of positions:
• He established a personal security operation in Sarajevo, Bosnia.
w He was an assistant special agent in charge at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
• He was temporary personal security officer to Mrs. William Cohen, when her husband was the secretary of defense.
• He served nearly four years at personal security officer for Gen. David Petraeus.
• He served as the personal security officer for Marine Gen. John Allen, who replaced Petraeus in Afghanistan.
• He has been decorated more than 25 medals including three Bronze Stars, two Army Commendation Medals and a Joint Services Achievement Medal.
• He has a bachelor’s degree from Excelsior College in New York and a master’s from Michigan State University.
Source: Staff Report
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