Marines


Biography
Expeditionary Warfare School
Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin J. 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

Marine Corps University