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In April 2017, Green was nominated by President [[Donald Trump]] to be [[United States Secretary of the Army]]. Green was Trump's second nominee for this position after initial nominee [[Vincent Viola]] withdrew from consideration.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Palmeri|first1=Tara|last2=O'Brien|first2=Connor|title=Sources: Trump to nominate former flight surgeon Mark Green as Army secretary|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/mark-green-army-secretary-trump-tap-sources-236195|accessdate=3 May 2017|publisher=Politico|date=March 17, 2017}}</ref>
In April 2017, Green was nominated by President [[Donald Trump]] to be [[United States Secretary of the Army]]. Green was Trump's second nominee for this position after initial nominee [[Vincent Viola]] withdrew from consideration.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Palmeri|first1=Tara|last2=O'Brien|first2=Connor|title=Sources: Trump to nominate former flight surgeon Mark Green as Army secretary|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/mark-green-army-secretary-trump-tap-sources-236195|accessdate=3 May 2017|publisher=Politico|date=March 17, 2017}}</ref>


Green drew attention for his opposition to [[transgender]] people.<ref>http://planettransgender.com/army-secretary-mark-green-transphobia/</ref><ref>http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/candidate-army-secretary-withdraws-amid-heavy-criticism-47244000</ref> After Green was nominated for the position, several news agencies stated he had "said transgender was a disease”<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/candidate-army-secretary-withdraws-amid-heavy-criticism-47244000|title=Candidate for Army secretary withdraws amid heavy criticism|last=News|first=ABC|work=ABC News|access-date=2017-05-10|language=en}}</ref>, and past comments he had made regarding LGBT individuals, Islam, and evolution were criticized. Those comments included his claim that psychiatrists believe being transgender "is a disease" and his support for a state law which defined access to [[Bathroom bill|public restrooms for transgender individuals]] matching their legal sex, rather than gender identity. A review of the transcripts of the various speeches confirm Green said psychiatrists state transgenderism is a disease but that he did not himself say it was.<ref name="secy">{{cite news|last1=Star staff|title=Mark Green Says Army Secretary Nomination Derailed by Partisan Smear Campaign and Single Democrat Senator|url=http://tennesseestar.com/2017/05/31/exclusive-mark-green-says-army-secretary-nomination-derailed-by-partisan-smear-campaign-and-single-democrat-senator/|publisher=The Tennessee Star|date=May 31, 2017}}</ref> The current psychiatric manual of diseases states Gender Dysphoria as a disease and the diagnostic codes by which physicians are reimbursed lists Gender Dysphoria in the behavioral health section of the diagnostic codes. The complete transcripts show a considerable difference between reports of what Green said and what he actually did say.<ref name="secy"/>
Green drew opposition based on accusations of unfavorable statements on transgender people.<ref>http://planettransgender.com/army-secretary-mark-green-transphobia/</ref><ref>http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/candidate-army-secretary-withdraws-amid-heavy-criticism-47244000</ref> After Green was nominated for the position, several news agencies stated he had "said transgender was a disease”<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/candidate-army-secretary-withdraws-amid-heavy-criticism-47244000|title=Candidate for Army secretary withdraws amid heavy criticism|last=News|first=ABC|work=ABC News|access-date=2017-05-10|language=en}}</ref>, and past comments he had made regarding LGBT individuals, Islam, and evolution were criticized. Those comments included his claim that psychiatrists believe being transgender "is a disease" and his support for a state law which defined access to [[Bathroom bill|public restrooms for transgender individuals]] matching their legal sex, rather than gender identity.


A review of the transcripts of the various speeches confirm Green said psychiatrists state transgenderism is a disease but that he did not himself say it was.<ref name="secy">{{cite news|last1=Star staff|title=Mark Green Says Army Secretary Nomination Derailed by Partisan Smear Campaign and Single Democrat Senator|url=http://tennesseestar.com/2017/05/31/exclusive-mark-green-says-army-secretary-nomination-derailed-by-partisan-smear-campaign-and-single-democrat-senator/|publisher=The Tennessee Star|date=May 31, 2017}}</ref> The current psychiatric manual of diseases states Gender Dysphoria as a disease and the diagnostic codes by which physicians are reimbursed lists Gender Dysphoria in the behavioral health section of the diagnostic codes. The complete transcripts show a considerable difference between reports of what Green said and what he actually did say.<ref name="secy"/>
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He also stated that his duty as a state senator is to "crush evil."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/02/sen-john-mccain-army-secretary-nominees-past-comments-very-concerning/101203730/ |title=Sen. John McCain: Army Secretary Nominee's past comments 'very concerning' |work=USA Today |accessdate=May 3, 2017|date=May 2, 2017|author=Michael Collins}}</ref> Green also stated that if school districts "want to have a bathroom that’s separate for all of the you know guys or gals with question marks" but were concerned the "AFL-CIO is going to sue you, well I got your back." It is assumed Green meant the [[American Civil Liberties Union]] (ACLU) not the [[AFL–CIO|American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations]] (AFL–CIO).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-derelict-in-filling-key-military-defense-roles-937739331874|title=Trump derelict in filling key military defense roles|work=MSNBC|access-date=2017-05-06}}</ref> Green has also said that he would "not tolerate" students learning about Muslim beliefs and practices.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2017/04/16/muslims-lgbt-advocates-prepare-fight-mark-greens-nomination-army-secretary/100422102/ |title=Muslims, LGBT Advocates prepare to fight Mark Green's nomination as Army Secretary |work=The Tennessean|accessdate=May 3, 2017|date=April 16, 2017|author=Michael Collins}}</ref>

In an internet radio talk show with CJ Porter, Green also stated that his duty as a state senator is to "crush evil."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/02/sen-john-mccain-army-secretary-nominees-past-comments-very-concerning/101203730/ |title=Sen. John McCain: Army Secretary Nominee's past comments 'very concerning' |work=USA Today |accessdate=May 3, 2017|date=May 2, 2017|author=Michael Collins}}</ref> Both Green and Porter state Green was talking about sexual predators and members of ISIS.<ref name="knowit">{{cite news|last1=Porter|first1=C.J.|title=What every American should know about Secretary of The Army Nominee Mark Green|url=https://www.thehotwashlive.com/single-post/2017/05/03/What-every-American-should-know-about-Secretary-of-The-Army-Nominee-Mark-Green|publisher=Hotwash Talk Radio|date=May 3, 2017}}</ref> However, the Huffington Post asserted Green suggested Transgender people were evil.<ref name="terka">{{cite news|last1=Terkel|first1=Amanda|title=Trump Pick For Army Secretary Says He Opposes Transgender Equality Because He Must ‘Crush Evil’|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mark-green-transgender-evil_us_58f8c4cce4b0cb086d7eb012|accessdate=December 26, 2017|publisher=Huffington Post|date=April 20, 2017}}</ref> In the next question during the interview, Green clearly states “this is not about transgenders. The transgenders are not hurting anyone.”<ref name="interview">{{cite news|last1=Porter|first1=C.J.|title=The Hotwash internet radio interview C.J. Porter and Senator Mark Green|url=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wor/2016/06/03/the-hotwash-with-cj-and-alex-presents-tn-state-senator-dr-mark-green|accessdate=December 26, 2017|date=2016}}</ref> However, this quote was clearly disregarded by the media.<ref name="secy"/>

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Green also stated that if school districts "want to have a bathroom that’s separate for all of the, you know, guys or gals with question marks" but were concerned the "AFL-CIO is going to sue you, well I got your back." It is assumed Green meant the [[American Civil Liberties Union]] (ACLU) not the [[AFL–CIO|American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations]] (AFL–CIO).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-derelict-in-filling-key-military-defense-roles-937739331874|title=Trump derelict in filling key military defense roles|work=MSNBC|access-date=2017-05-06}}</ref> Green has also said that he would "not tolerate" students learning about Muslim beliefs and practices.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2017/04/16/muslims-lgbt-advocates-prepare-fight-mark-greens-nomination-army-secretary/100422102/ |title=Muslims, LGBT Advocates prepare to fight Mark Green's nomination as Army Secretary |work=The Tennessean|accessdate=May 3, 2017|date=April 16, 2017|author=Michael Collins}}</ref>


Green withdrew his nomination on May 5, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/NBCNews/status/860584030626078720|work=[[NBC News]]|title=NBC Twitter|accessdate=May 5, 2017|date=May 5, 2017}}</ref>
Green withdrew his nomination on May 5, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/NBCNews/status/860584030626078720|work=[[NBC News]]|title=NBC Twitter|accessdate=May 5, 2017|date=May 5, 2017}}</ref>

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For other people named Mark Green, see Mark Green (disambiguation).

Mark Green
Member of the Tennessee Senate
from the 22nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 2012
Preceded byTim Barnes
Personal details
Born (1964-11-08) November 8, 1964 (age 60)
Ashland City, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCamie
Children2
EducationUnited States Military Academy (BS)
University of Southern California (MA)
Wright State University (MD)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1986–2006
RankLieutenant Colonel
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan (2001–2014)
Iraq War
 • Operation Red Dawn
AwardsBronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Air Medal with valor (2)
Combat Medical Badge
Air Assault Badge
Flight Surgeon Badge
Ranger Tab
Senior Parachutist Badge

Mark E. Green (born November 8, 1964) is an American physician and politician from the state of Tennessee currently serving in the Tennessee Senate as a member of the Republican Party. Prior to running for office, Green founded and served as the CEO of Align MD, a healthcare emergency medicine staffing company. Before serving as CEO of Align MD, Dr. Green was a member of the US Army. He served as an emergency medicine physician in Operation Red Dawn, which saw the capture of Saddam Hussein.

On April 7, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Green to be United States Secretary of the Army.[1] Green withdrew his nomination on May 5, 2017.[2]

Military career

Green graduated from U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1986 where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Quantitative Business Management.[3][4][5] From 1987 through 1990, Green served as an infantry officer in the United States Army. His first duty assignment following graduation from the US Army Ranger School was with the 194th Armored Brigade (United States) at Fort Knox. There he served as a rifle platoon leader, scout platoon leader and battalion adjutant for an Infantry Battalion. Following the Infantry Officer's Advance Course, then Captain Green served with the 82nd Airborne Division[6] as an airborne battalion supply officer and a rifle company commander.

Following a traumatic event where his father's life was saved by a team of surgeons and critical care doctors, Green requested the US Army send him to medical school. He attended Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He did his residency in emergency medicine at Fort Hood Texas. After his residency Dr. Green was selected to serve as the Flight surgeon for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.[7]

As a special operations flight surgeon, Green served a tour of duty in the Afghanistan War and two tours of duty in the Iraq War. He was the special operations flight surgeon during Operation Red Dawn, the military operation that captured Saddam Hussein. Green interrogated Hussein for six hours.[3][8] Following his military service, he authored a book, titled A Night With Saddam, detailing the capture of Hussein, his interview with the dictator and his service with the Army’s elite aviation unit.[6][9] Green left the military in 2006.[8]

For his service, Green was awarded the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal with the V Device for valor under heavy enemy fire while rescuing British Special Operations forces wounded near Fallujah, and the Combat Medical Badge among numerous other awards. He also earned the Air Assault Badge and the Flight Surgeon Badge[3][6] during his military service.

Civilian career

Green founded and served as chief executive officer of Align MD, a hospital emergency department management staffing company. Align MD provides leadership and staffing to emergency departments and hospitalist services in 50 hospitals across 10 states.[10] Green also founded Two Rivers Medical Foundation, which provides healthcare to underserved populations throughout the world via medical mission trips, and operates a free medical clinic in his hometown, and in Memphis, Tennessee.[10]

Green served on the boards of several for profit companies including, American Physician Partners, Align MD, and Rural Physician Partners. His board leadership in non-profits includes Bunker Labs, an effort to assist veterans leaving the military become entrepreneurs, and two veteran nonprofits focused on treating PTSD, Soldiers, and Families Embraced, and Reboot for Combat Recovery. Green is also a board member of the Middle Tennessee Boy Scouts of America. He has served on the advisory board of the political organization Latino’s for Tennessee since 2015.

In 2015, Green was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humanities by Williamson College in Franklin, Tennessee.[10][11]

Political career as a Tennessee State Senator

He was first elected to the Tennessee Senate in 2012, defeating Democratic incumbent Tim Barnes.[6][12][13] He was said to challenge Lamar Alexander in the 2014 U.S. Senate election,[14] but declined to do so.[15] On January 4, 2017, Green officially filed paperwork to run for Governor as a Republican candidate for the 2018 Tennessee gubernatorial election.[16]

Green is most noteworthy for his legislation ending the Hall Income Tax in Tennessee, only the second time in US history a state has repealed an income tax.[17] His legislation protecting women allowing the DNA profile of a rapist to be charged as a John Doe, ending the statute of limitations clock was widely praised.[18] Sen. Green has received awards recognizing his many laws protecting veterans and small businesses.[19][20] He has led the charge in Tennessee for automated technology in the auto manufacturing world speaking at national conferences on the topic. [21]

In 2015 Green proposed a pilot program to test an innovative solution to healthcare. The idea provides a reduced amount of healthcare dollars on a swipe card for Medicaid patients giving them choice and control. The incentive is that any dollars not spent go to the patient as an addition to their earned income check. SJR 88 passed and was signed by the governor. Currently, the request for a waiver to test the program is at CMS for approval.[22]

Green was opposed for re-election in the 2016 Republican primary but he won 84% to 16% over Lori Smith of Clarksville, Tennessee.[23] In the general election, Senator Green won re-election defeating Democrat David Cutting 67% to 33%. On January 4, 2017, Green officially filed paperwork to raise money for a potential run for Governor as a Republican candidate for the 2018 Tennessee gubernatorial election.[16]

Nomination as U.S. Army Secretary

In April 2017, Green was nominated by President Donald Trump to be United States Secretary of the Army. Green was Trump's second nominee for this position after initial nominee Vincent Viola withdrew from consideration.[24]

Green drew opposition based on accusations of unfavorable statements on transgender people.[25][26] After Green was nominated for the position, several news agencies stated he had "said transgender was a disease”[27], and past comments he had made regarding LGBT individuals, Islam, and evolution were criticized. Those comments included his claim that psychiatrists believe being transgender "is a disease" and his support for a state law which defined access to public restrooms for transgender individuals matching their legal sex, rather than gender identity.

A review of the transcripts of the various speeches confirm Green said psychiatrists state transgenderism is a disease but that he did not himself say it was.[28] The current psychiatric manual of diseases states Gender Dysphoria as a disease and the diagnostic codes by which physicians are reimbursed lists Gender Dysphoria in the behavioral health section of the diagnostic codes. The complete transcripts show a considerable difference between reports of what Green said and what he actually did say.[28]

In an internet radio talk show with CJ Porter, Green also stated that his duty as a state senator is to "crush evil."[29] Both Green and Porter state Green was talking about sexual predators and members of ISIS.[30] However, the Huffington Post asserted Green suggested Transgender people were evil.[31] In the next question during the interview, Green clearly states “this is not about transgenders. The transgenders are not hurting anyone.”[32] However, this quote was clearly disregarded by the media.[28]

Green also stated that if school districts "want to have a bathroom that’s separate for all of the, you know, guys or gals with question marks" but were concerned the "AFL-CIO is going to sue you, well I got your back." It is assumed Green meant the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) not the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO).[33] Green has also said that he would "not tolerate" students learning about Muslim beliefs and practices.[34]

Green withdrew his nomination on May 5, 2017.[35]

Personal life

Green is a Biblical creationist and rejects the theory of evolution.[36][37] He and his wife, Camie, reside in Ashland City, Tennessee. They have two children.[7]

Bibliography

  • Green, Mark (2011). A Night With Saddam. Lulu.com. p. 236. ISBN 0557153190.

References

  1. ^ Michael Collins (April 7, 2017). "President Trump nominates Tennessee state Sen. Mark Green for Army Secretary". USA Today. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  2. ^ "NBC Twitter". NBC News. May 5, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Senator Green to speak to Wilson County Conservative Republicans". Thechronicleofmtjuliet.com. July 23, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  4. ^ "PN1038 — Army". U.S. Congress. May 2, 1986. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  5. ^ https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/139030/mark-green "Mark Green's Biography", VoteSmart.org. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c d Bonecutter, Hank (November 22, 2011). "Mark Green to run for State Senate » Clarksville, TN Online". Clarksvilleonline.com. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  7. ^ a b "Tennessee State Senator Mark Green Launches new website » Clarksville, TN Online". Clarksvilleonline.com. February 2, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  8. ^ a b Everett, Laurie (July 26, 2013). "State senator talks about his role in Saddam Hussein's capture". Lebanon Democrat. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  9. ^ Jordan, Elise (December 13, 2009). "A Sleepover With Saddam". Daily Beast.
  10. ^ a b c "Dr. Mark Green for Tennessee". Dr. Mark Green for Tennessee. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  11. ^ "Keynote Speaker Also Proud Military Veteran". Williamson College. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  12. ^ Hicks, Mark (November 7, 2012). "Republican Mark Green victorious over incumbent Sen. Barnes". The Tennessean. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  13. ^ Bonecutter, Hank (December 21, 2012). "Tennessee State Senator Elect Mark Green Introduces First Bill » Clarksville, TN Online". Clarksvilleonline.com. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  14. ^ Garrison, Joey (July 8, 2013). "Political Notebook: Lawmaker sparks buzz he may challenge Alexander". The Tennessean. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  15. ^ Humphrey, Tom (July 14, 2013). "Political notebook: Ramsey, Campfield reject entreaties to oppose Sen. Alexander". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  16. ^ a b "Sen. Mark Green launches bid for governor, hires Trump's state director". The Tennessean. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  17. ^ Harvath, Joe (May 15, 2016). "Hall Tax repeal will benefit Tennessee's economy". The Tennessean. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
  18. ^ "Under New Legislation, Tennessee Prosecutors Can Stop Statute of Limitations When Suspect's DNA Profile is Known". Tennessee Senate Republicans. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
  19. ^ Erwin (November 2016). "Senator Mark Green receives NFIB award". Clarksville Now. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
  20. ^ "A First for Tennessee Veterans Courts". Tennessee Senate Republicans. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
  21. ^ "Senator Mark Green speaks in national forum on autonomous cars, job creation". The Leaf-Chroncle. May 20, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
  22. ^ Rech, Marcus (April 6, 2016). "Tennessee Senate Unanimously Approves Medicaid opt-out Program". The Heartland Institute. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  23. ^ Ingersoll, Stephanie (August 4, 2016). "Green wins GOP nomination for Senate race". The Leaf-Chronicle. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  24. ^ Palmeri, Tara; O'Brien, Connor (March 17, 2017). "Sources: Trump to nominate former flight surgeon Mark Green as Army secretary". Politico. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  25. ^ http://planettransgender.com/army-secretary-mark-green-transphobia/
  26. ^ http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/candidate-army-secretary-withdraws-amid-heavy-criticism-47244000
  27. ^ News, ABC. "Candidate for Army secretary withdraws amid heavy criticism". ABC News. Retrieved May 10, 2017. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  28. ^ a b c Star staff (May 31, 2017). "Mark Green Says Army Secretary Nomination Derailed by Partisan Smear Campaign and Single Democrat Senator". The Tennessee Star.
  29. ^ Michael Collins (May 2, 2017). "Sen. John McCain: Army Secretary Nominee's past comments 'very concerning'". USA Today. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  30. ^ Porter, C.J. (May 3, 2017). "What every American should know about Secretary of The Army Nominee Mark Green". Hotwash Talk Radio.
  31. ^ Terkel, Amanda (April 20, 2017). "Trump Pick For Army Secretary Says He Opposes Transgender Equality Because He Must 'Crush Evil'". Huffington Post. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  32. ^ Porter, C.J. (2016). "The Hotwash internet radio interview C.J. Porter and Senator Mark Green". Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  33. ^ "Trump derelict in filling key military defense roles". MSNBC. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
  34. ^ Michael Collins (April 16, 2017). "Muslims, LGBT Advocates prepare to fight Mark Green's nomination as Army Secretary". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  35. ^ "NBC Twitter". NBC News. May 5, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  36. ^ Anna Giaritelli (May 1, 2017). "Army Secretary nominee Mark Green once called evolution a 'bad argument'". The Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  37. ^ https://soundcloud.com/user-429524614/dr-mark-green CNN Kfile "Dr. Mark Green", 2015 lecture by Tennessee state senator Mark Green at a Cincinnati church speaking about creation versus evolution. Soundcloud audio file. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
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