LtCol Shawn P. Connor

Civilian Education

• MA Military Studies with a concentration in Strategic Leadership, American Military University 2015
• BS Criminology, Florida State University 2006

Military Education

• Master of Military Studies, Command and Staff College 2020
• Expeditionary Warfare School 2016
• Infantry Officers Course 2008

Major Assignments

• Faculty Advisor, Expeditionary Warfare School.
• Battalion Executive Officer, Battalion Operations Officer, and Rifle Company Commander, 2d Battalion, 5^th Marines. Deployed to the 31^st MEU in 2018 and 2016-2017.
• Weapons Company Inspector-Instructor, 2d Battalion, 23d Marines.
• Rifle Company Commander, Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon Commander, and Rifle Platoon Commander, 1^st Battalion, 5^th Marines. Deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom- Nawa District 2009, Sangin District 2011.

Awards and Decorations

• Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with combat distinguishing device and two gold stars, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and Good Conduct Medal.