I Marine Expeditionary Force Biographies

LIEUTENANT GENERAL CHRISTIAN F. WORTMAN

Press Operations — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:44:00 GMT

Lieutenant General Wortman is a native of Warren, Pennsylvania, and a 1991 graduate of the United

Sgt. Maj. Nicholas A. Carrel

Press Operations — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:58:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Nicholas A. Carrel was born in Long Beach, California. Sergeant Major Carrel entered

COL. William E. DeLeal

Press Operations — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Colonel DeLeal is a native of St. Louis, Missouri and a fourth-generation U.S. Marine. He is a

Sgt. Maj. William K. Mullen Jr.

Press Operations — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:26:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Mullen enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in December of 2003 and graduated

Colonel J. P. Quinter

Press Operations — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:32:00 GMT

Colonel Quinter was commissioned in August 1999 after graduating from North Carolina State

SERGEANT MAJOR RODNEY E. NEVINGER

Press Operations — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 03:52:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Nevinger assumed his current post as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) for I

Sgt. Maj. Zachariah T. Martin

Press Operations — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Martin Grew up in Syracuse New York and graduated from Cicero North Syracuse High

Col. Frank P. Mease Jr.

Press Operations — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:45:00 GMT

Colonel Frank P. Mease Jr enlisted in the Maine Corps in 1991 and attended recruit training at MCRD

Henry F. Holcombe, JR.

Press Operations — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:39:00 GMT

Captain Holcombe currently serves as the Force Chaplain for I MEF, Camp Pendleton, CA.

Lt. Col. Mabel B. Gutierrez

Press Operations — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:33:00 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Mabel B. Gutierrez was born in La Paz, Bolivia, and raised in Miami, Florida. In

Lt. Col. Alisson W. Hickman

Press Operations — Fri, 24 May 2024 20:23:00 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Hickman was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated from Utah State University

Lt. Col. Robert D. Reagles

Press Operations — Fri, 17 May 2024 20:02:00 GMT

In May of 2024, Lieutenant Colonel Reagles assumed command of 1st Intelligence Battalion at Camp Pendleton, California.

Sergeant Major Trevor L. Goff

Press Operations — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:06:00 GMT

Sergeant Major Trevor L. Goff was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and joined the Marine Corps Jan. 28th, 2002. He attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. Throughout his career, Sergeant Major Goff has served with: Marine Wing Support Squadron-271; Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division; 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines; Marine Forces Special Operations Command; 5th Battalion, 11th Marines; 1st Marine Logistics Group; 2nd Marine Raider Battalion; 1st Marine Raider Battalion; 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines; and I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion.

Lieutenant Colonel Matt I. Bride

Press Operations — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:04:00 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Bride hails from Oceanside, California, and graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2001. Lieutenant Colonel Bride reported to Officer Candidate School in the fall of 2007 and was subsequently commissioned as a second lieutenant. In the fall and winter of 2008, 2nd Lieutenant Bride graduated from both The Basic School and Infantry Officer Course.

Colonel Robb T. McDonald

Press Operations — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:01:00 GMT

Robb T. McDonald attended Recruit Training in Parris Island, SC, and subsequently the School of Infantry in Camp Geiger, NC, in 1996, where he received the military occupational specialty (MOS) 0311, Marine Rifleman. McDonald was assigned to 3d Force Reconnaissance Company from 1996 to 2000, where he completed various schools, to include: SERE, Cold Weather Survival, Basic Reconnaissance Course (BRC), U.S. Army Airborne School, and the U.S. Marine Combatant Diver Course. From 1997 to 2000, his primary MOS was 0321, Reconnaissance Marine.

Master Gunnery Sergeant Bryan J. Calderon

Press Operations — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:20:00 GMT

Master Gunnery Sergeant Calderon was raised in Everett, Washington. He graduated from Henry M.

Colonel J. Brad “Gash” Lagoski

Press Operations — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:57:43 GMT

Colonel Lagoski is a native of Collierville, TN. He enlisted in the Marine Reserves in May of 1990.

Brigadier General Michael R. Nakonieczny

Press Operations — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:24:00 GMT

Brigadier General Nakonieczny is a native of Buena Park, California and is the son of a Marine. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Davis and was commissioned through the Platoon Leaders Course.

Sgt. Maj. Valdo Mota

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:15:00 GMT

In August 2024, Sergeant Major Mota received orders to 1st Intelligence Battalion at Camp Pendleton, California.

Lt. Col. Robert D. Reagles

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:56:00 GMT