LtCol Benjamin O'Donnell, USMC

Civilian Education

• Liberty University (BS Social Sciences)

Military Education

• Officer Candidate School
• The Basic School
• Martial Arts Instructor Course
• Infantry Officer Course
• Rapid Response Planning Program
• Instructor Education Program
• Expeditionary Warfare School
• Fire Support Coordination (MTT)
• Operations and Tactics Instructor Course
• Command and Staff College, MMS

Major Assignments

• Platoon Commander, 1st Bn, 5th Marines, 2010-2011
• Company Executive Officer, 1st Bn, 5th Marines, 2011-2013
• Instructor / SPC, The Basic School, 2013-2015
• Instructor, Infantry Officer Course, 2015-2016
• Wpns Company Commander, 2d Bn, 4th Marines, 2017-2018
• Battalion Operations Officer, 2d Bn, 4th Marines, 2018-2020
• Faculty Advisor, Expeditionary Warfare School, 2021-pres

Awards and Decorations

• Combat Action Ribbon
• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
• Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2nd award, one combat distinguishing device)
• Meritorious Service Medal

Professional Organizations

• Board of Directors, Tun Tavern Fellowship