Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego Biographies

Brigadier General David C. Hyman

Press Operations — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:05:00 GMT

Brigadier General Hyman enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1993 and was a personnel clerk assigned to Company I, 3d Battalion, 23d Marines, 4th Marine Division in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He attended Officer Candidates School and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1997, upon graduating from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Sergeant Major Kabiru M Labaran

Press Operations — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:04:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Labaran is currently serving as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for Marine Corps

Colonel Charles Von Bergen

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 21:49:00 GMT

Colonel Von Bergen was commissioned in 1996 and after completion of The Basic School and Field Artillery Basic Officer’s Course he was assigned to 3d Battalion, 11th Marines.

Colonel William R. Wallace

Press Operations — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:06:00 GMT

Colonel William R. Wallace currently serves as the Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion.

Sergeant Major Miguel E. Ballate

Press Operations — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:04:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Ballate is a native of Miami, Florida. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in August 2002

Colonel Tracy Ann Maese

Press Operations — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 07:35:00 GMT

Colonel Maese was commissioned a Marine Corps Second Lieutenant on 24 May 2002, having completed her

Sergeant Major Rupert K. Palmer

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 20:23:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Rupert K. Palmer enlisted in the delayed entry program in February 1998. In July

Colonel Richard J Stinnett

Press Operations — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Colonel Richard Stinnett, a native of Wake Forest, North Carolina, graduated from the University of

Sergeant Major Francisco W. Ortega

Press Operations — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:59:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Ortega reported to MCRD San Diego in January of 2000. Graduating from recruit

Lieutenant Colonel Natalie M. Lamb

Press Operations — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:20:00 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Natalie M. Lamb serves as Commanding Officer, First Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot / Western Recruiting Region, San Diego, CA.

Sergeant Major Jonathan Mejia

Press Operations — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:19:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Mejia was born in Los Angeles, California and raised in his hometown of San Diego,

Lieutenant Colonel Kerry E. Friedewald

Press Operations — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:22:00 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Kerry E. Friedewald assumed command of 2d Recruit Training Battalion on 29 June

Sergeant Major Robert Jimenez

Press Operations — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:21:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Jimenez enlisted in the Marine Corps in September 2004. He attended recruit training

Lieutenant Colonel Cristina Lopez

Press Operations — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:20:00 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Cristina Lopez currently serves as the Commanding Officer for Third Recruit Training Battalion.

Sergeant Major Richard C. Hernandez

Press Operations — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:19:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Hernandez was born on 1 July 1985 in San Bernardino. He enlisted in the United States

Lieutenant Colonel Daniel J. Burton

Press Operations — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:00:00 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Burton enlisted in the Marine Corps in January of 2002 and attended recruit

Sergeant Major Lorenzo A. Hernandez

Press Operations — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:14:00 GMT

In August of 2005 Lorenzo A. Hernandez entered the Marine Corps and underwent recruit training at