15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Biographies

Lieutenant Colonel Matt I. Bride

Press Operations — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:09:00 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.

Sergeant Major Trevor L. Goff

Press Operations — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:29:00 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.

Colonel Robb T. McDonald

Press Operations — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:24:00 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.

Colonel Sean P. Dynan

Press Operations — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:58:00 GMT

Colonel Sean Dynan is a Marine Corps Infantry Officer. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1998 and commissioned as a Marine Corps Second Lieutenant. Since commissioning, Col Dynan has had the opportunity to lead Marine platoons, companies, and an infantry battalion.

Col F. Fridriksson

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:18:00 GMT

Colonel Fridriksson enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1991 and attended Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, School of Infantry- West, upon designation as a 0311, he served at Marine Barracks Guam, then served in 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment as a Fire Team Leader and Squad Leader.

Col. C. J. Bronzi

Press Operations — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Colonel Bronzi was born and raised in Poughquag, New York. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1996. Following graduation from the Basic Officer Course and Infantry Officer Course, he reported to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. During this tour, he served as the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) Platoon Commander, Weapons Company Executive Officer and Weapons Company Commander. In 1998, he deployed with the Warlords of Battalion Landing Team 2/2 and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Col. J.M. Holtermann

Press Operations — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:14:00 GMT

Colonel Jay M. Holtermann graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in 1994, receiving his commission as a Second Lieutenant later that summer.

Col. J.R. Clearfield

Press Operations — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:11:00 GMT

Colonel Joseph R. Clearfield was born in Bethesda, Maryland. He graduated from Union College in

Col. V.L. Cryer

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 23:51:00 GMT

LtCol O’Neal

Press Operations — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:34:00 GMT

LtCol O’Neal assumed his duties as Commanding Officer, 15TH Marine Expeditionary Unit, 27 June

Col. S.D. Campbell

Press Operations — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:01:00 GMT

Colonel Campbell was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Course Program at the

Col. R.A. Osborn

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 21:03:00 GMT

Bio coming soon

Col. B.D. Beaudrault

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:59:00 GMT

Brigadier General Beaudreault graduated from the University of Massachusetts and was commissioned a

Col. T.C. Greenwood

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:56:00 GMT

Bio coming soon

Col. T.D. Waldhauser

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:52:00 GMT

Lieutenant General Waldhauser was born in South St. Paul, Minnesota and is a graduate of Bemidji

Col. R.C. Zilmer

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:51:00 GMT

Lieutenant General Zilmer was born in Reading, PA. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the

Col. W.A. Whitlow

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:48:00 GMT

Brigadier General William A. Whitlow retired October 01, 2002.He received a Bachelor of Arts in

Col. R.R. Blackman

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:33:00 GMT

Lieutenant General Robert R. Blackman, Jr., retired September 1, 2007.Lieutenant General Robert R.

Col. G.S. Newbold

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:32:00 GMT

At the time of his retirement, Lieutenant General Gregory S. Newbold served as the Director for

Col. T.P. Murray

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:30:00 GMT

Major General Terrence P. Murray is the Assistant Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve