Education
Fellow, Yale University, 2012, International Security Studies
M.A., Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting, 2005, Operational Studies
M.A., Marine Corps Command & Staff College, 2004, Military Studies
M.A., National University, 1998, Public Administration
B.A., University of Connecticut, 1992, History & Political Science
Awards and Decorations
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
With combat distinguishing device
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
4 Medals
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Navy Unit Commendation Medal
2 Medals
Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal
2 Medals
National Defense Service Medal
2 Medals
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Navy Sea Service Ribbon
7 Ribbons
NATO Medal
Drill Instructor Ribbon