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Biography

Expeditionary Warfare School
LT Matthew D. Esper, USN

Lieutenant Matthew D. Esper is currently assigned to the USMC Expeditionary Warfare School as a Naval Science

Instructor.

Originally from Carlisle, PA he enlisted in the Navy in August of 2002. After completing basic training at Recruit Training

Command, he was assigned to the Navy Ceremonial Guard. He continued his enlisted career as a Hospital Corpsman,

achieving the rank of Chief Hospital Corpsman, and served on a multitude of operational platforms, to include the Fleet

Marine Force, Naval Special Warfare and with an Expeditionary Medical Facility. He earned his Enlisted Fleet Marine

Force, Information Warfare, and Expeditionary Warfare qualifications. He completed two combat deployments to

Afghanistan, one operational deployment to the Horn of Africa, and one humanitarian deployment on the USNS Comfort.

In 2018, he was commissioned as a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the Navy Medical Service Corps and reported to Officer

Development School in Newport, RI. Upon completion, he was assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force as the Force

Medical Planner. During that time he was promoted to Lieutenant and earned his Fleet Marine Force Warfare Officer

qualification. In 2020, he reported to 2d Marine Division as the Deputy Division Surgeon and Medical Planner. During this

time, he deployed to 6th Fleet standing up Task Force 61/2 where he served as Director, Health Service Support.

LT Esper holds a Master of Public Administration degree and Bachelor of Healthcare Management degree. He has

completed numerous joint and service medical planning schools and most recently graduated the Navy Amphibious

Warfare Tactics Instructor Course. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award), Joint Service

Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3rd award), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement

Medal (7th award), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and various other service and campaign medals.

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