CAPT. RANDY J. BERTI
UNITED STATES NAVY
Capt. Randy Berti a native of Erie, Pennsylvania enlisted in the Air Force in May 1992, serving eight years as a Tactical Aviation Maintenance Specialist with tours of duty in Utah, Georgia, South Korea, Turkey and multiple Southwest Asia deployments before attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his tenure he earned a B.S. in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle University. In 2000, he laterally transferred to the Navy where he attended Officer Candidate School before receiving a commission as an Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer (AMDO).
In 2001, upon completion of Aviation Maintenance Officer (AMO) School, he reported to Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA-34), serving as Material Control Officer, Aircraft Division Officer and Quality Assurance Officer. In 2004 he was selected to return to AMO School as an instructor, earning his Master Training Specialist designation. In 2007, he was assigned as the Aircraft Division Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, and AIRSpeed
Officer in the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD). Following his ship’s company tour in February 2010, he transferred to NAVAIR 6.7.2.1, serving as AIRSpeed Program Lead.
In 2013, selected as Officer-in-Charge, Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) Bahrain, he completed a highly successful tour providing enhanced support capabilities as well as enabling support preparation to P-8 deployment in theater. Upon completion of his overseas tour he reported back to NAVAIR in 2015 and served as Deputy Assistant Program Manager for Logistics (DAPML) for PMA-273 T-45 support. In 2017, Cmdr. Berti screened and was selected to serve as the Officer-In-Charge, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Detachment North Island, where he was responsible for the production efforts of eight officers, 38 Chief Petty Officers, approximately 650 Sailors and 18 civilian personnel in support of 347 H-60/C-2 Level II aircraft maintenance and readiness. He was also responsible for delivering responsive maintenance, repair and overhaul products and services in support of Naval Aviation National Defense objectives.
In 2019, he screened and was selected to serve as the Commanding Officer, Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific, responsible for providing quality, responsive in-theater scheduled Depot Maintenance on 12 different type/model/series of aircraft supporting 16 Navy and Marine Corps squadrons throughout WESTPAC in a manner that demonstrated commitment to excellence from the Mediterranean through the Middle East and Asia to Guam. Additionally, he was responsible for unscheduled depot In-Service Repair (ISR), providing rapid, quality ISR with experienced depot field teams at major bases in WESTPAC including NAF Atsugi, MCAS Iwakuni, and MCAS Futenma as well as providing dedicated ISR teams to each deployed carrier strike group through Asia and the Middle East to the Mediterranean supporting all Navy and Marine Corps type/model/series aircraft.
In September 2024, Capt. Berti assumed command of Fleet Readiness Center East after serving as the Executive Officer since 2022.
COL. CHRISTOPHER C. MCDONALD II
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Colonel Christopher C. McDonald II is a native of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. In July 1998, he attended Recruit Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, California and graduated in October. Upon completion of Recruit Training, he was assigned as a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Specialist and attended school at Fort McClellan Army Base Anniston, Alabama. Upon graduation, Lance Corporal McDonald checked in to Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Second Force Service Support Group where he served as an Instructor for the Marine Force Atlantic NBC School until October 1999.
In 1999, Corporal McDonald reported to Officer Candidate School (OCS), Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia as an Officer Candidate. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in December 1999. In July 2000, Second Lieutenant McDonald completed the Officer Basic Course and reported to Marine Corps Aviation Supply Officer Basic Qualification Course, Naval Supply Corps School in Athens, Georgia. Upon graduation, in December 2000 he reported to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Yuma, Arizona for duty as an Aviation Supply Officer. During this tour, he served as a Division Officer in Charge and deployed with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 to Al Asad Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.
In 2005, Captain McDonald attended Expeditionary Warfare School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Upon graduation in 2006, he reported to Weapons and Field Training Battalion, MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina where he served as Company Commander, Range Company, followed by Director of Schools.
In 2009, Captain McDonald transferred to MALS-14, MAG-14, 2D MAW, Cherry Point, North Carolina for duty as the Assistant Aviation Supply Officer, followed by duty as the Aviation Supply Officer. During this tour, he deployed as the Aviation Supply Officer for MALS 40, 2d MAW Forward, Camp Bastion Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
In 2012, Major McDonald attended the College of Naval Command and Staff, Naval War College, Rhode Island. Upon graduation in 2013, he reported to Aviation Logistics Branch, Department of Aviation, Headquarters Marine Corps Washington, DC to serve as the Aviation Supply Officer.
In 2016, Major McDonald transferred to Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina for duty as the Military Deputy Group Head, Logistics and Industrial Operations. During this tour, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
In 2018, Lieutenant Colonel McDonald assumed command of MALS-14, MAG-14, 2D MAW. In 2020, he relinquished command and reported to the National War College, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington D.C. for duty as a student. He received a Master of Science Degree in National Security Strategy with a concentration study of India and Strategic Ethical Leadership. Upon graduation in 2021, he reported to J8, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for duty as a Defense Resource Portfolio Manager for Marine Corps Program and Budget Review activities in support of the DoD’s Programming, Planning, Budgeting, and Execution process.
In 2023, Colonel McDonald transferred to 2D MAW assuming the billet of Assistant Chief of Staff, Aviation Logistics Division. He served as the Commanding General’s Senior Aviation Logistics Officer providing best military advise on aviation readiness matters.
In September 2024, Colonel McDonald transferred to Fleet Readiness Center East assuming his current duties as Executive Officer.
His personal awards include: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4th award), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3rd Award), and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
DAVID W. ROSE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. David W. Rose serves as the Executive Director at Fleet Readiness Center East aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. As the senior civilian for a command workforce comprised of more than 4,000 civilian, military and contractor personnel, he leads a team of senior leaders responsible for a wide array of Navy and Marine Corps aviation sustainment responsibilities.
Mr. Rose’s previous assignment was the Command Operations Director for Fleet Readiness Center East. He was responsible for supporting the Command with Security, Information Systems, Human Resources, Public Affairs, and Command Administration functions to include Travel Support and Training. Mr. Rose began his government career in 1996, stationed in the Republic of Panama as an active-duty soldier in the United States Army. He currently has 28 years of government service, with 15 years of large-scale experience in diversified logistics and industrial operations at FRC East.
In 2001, after receiving an honorable discharge for completing a five-year enlistment, Mr. Rose returned to North Carolina and was employed for a short time by the State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety. In the same year, Mr. Rose accepted employment with defense contractor Raytheon Aerospace, located at FRC East, providing depot level maintenance in the MRO Production Department. In 2002, Mr. Rose joined FRC East as a Civil Servant in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Production (MRO-P) Department as a pneudraulic systems worker. His FRC East product portfolio includes aircraft, engine, and component repair supporting the AV-8B Harrier, AH-1W Super Cobra, AH-1Z Viper, UH-1N Huey, UH-1Y Venom, CH-53E Super Stallion, MH-53E Sea Dragon, C-130 Hercules, EA-6B Prowler, F/A-18 Hornet, F-35A, F-35B and F-35C Lightning II, H-3 Sea King, VH-3D Sea King, H-60 Seahawk, MQ-8B Fire Scout, and CV-22 and MV-22 Osprey. In 2014, as a Competency Lead Branch Manager, Mr. Rose led the F-35 Production Modification Line from initial conception through development to implementation at FRC East, contributing to the success of the United States Marine Corps’ achievement of F-35B Initial Operation Capability (IOC).
His other operational assignments include: T58-400B Engine Production Supervisor for the Presidential “Gold Plate” Program for HMX-1; MV-22 Osprey Aircraft Production Manager; CH-53E Sea Stallion Aircraft Production Manager; and Engines Production Manager for F402-408, T64-16A, and T400 Engines, and T400 Reduction Gear Box. He was also Competency Lead Branch Manager for the Sheet Metal Trades, and Engine Trades. Lastly, Mr. Rose was the Production Floor Trades Division Director, managing multi-disciplinary competencies comprised of over 1,400 personnel from a myriad of trades.
Mr. Rose is a Carteret County native from nearby Beaufort, NC.
FIRST SGT. JOHN M. TRACEY
SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER
First Sergeant John M. Tracey enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2008 and reported to MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, for Recruit Training the same year. Following boot camp graduation, he reported to Marine Combat Training (MCT) at Camp Geiger, North Carolina. Upon graduation of MCT he reported to Motor Transportation School, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Private First Class (PFC) Tracey completed the initial training by the end of 2008 and, was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 3 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. PFC Tracey reported into Motor Transport Company where he started to gain knowledge and hands on experience of the Motor Transportation field.
In the beginning of March 2010, PFC Tracey was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal (LCpl) and immediately started a workup for a deployment to Afghanistan. He was selected for the Embedded Training Team (ETT) while training in 29 Palms, California. During his time in 29 Palms training with the ETT team, LCpl Tracey was put up for a Meritorious Promotion Board and won the board, promoting him meritoriously to Corporal (Cpl) on September 2, 2010. Cpl Tracey continued doing great things with the ETT while in Afghanistan, and left a positive impact on host nations that he had the opportunity to work alongside and train with. Shortly after arriving back from his deployment, he reenlisted and received orders to The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Virginia.
Cpl Tracey checked in The Basic School in September 2011 and was assigned to Motor Transport Company that ran operations for The Basic School. While he was at TBS, he was afforded to attend multiple courses in the MT field to further his knowledge. After completion of his courses and arriving back at The Basic School Cpl Tracey made Chief Dispatcher and had two Marines underneath him to run 24-hour operations. His tour was cut short in Virginia and Cpl Tracey was sent to support Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 6 for an upcoming deployment.
Cpl Tracey checked into CLB-6 in February 2013 for a deployment. He was a part of the Motor Transport Company and was immediately placed as a Platoon Sergeant and head of all operations for the platoon. Cpl Tracey was promoted to the rank of Sergeant (Sgt) May 2013.With his vast knowledge of Afghanistan, his MOS, and leading Marines, Sgt Tracey led his Marines into a successful deployment. In January 2015, he executed orders received by HSST to Basic Recruiting School (BRC) in San Diego, California.
Upon completion of rigorous training and courses, Sgt Tracey successfully graduated Recruiting School and was assigned to Recruiting Station Lansing, Michigan. He reported for duty to the Headquarters Company and was assigned to recruiting sub-station Muskegon, Michigan, for his recruiting duty tour. Sgt Tracey kept a very constant pace which resulted in him receiving a meritorious promotion to Staff Sergeant (SSgt) in January 2017. After three long enjoyable years on recruiting duty, he received orders to the Logistics Operations School on Camp Johnson, North Carolina.
SSgt Tracey reported to the Logistics Operations School on Camp Johnson in April 2018. He was selected and succeeded as an Instructor for the Motor Transportation Maintenance Course for entry level Marines. In January 2021, SSgt Tracey received orders to return to recruiting.
SSgt Tracey received orders to Recruiting Station Cleveland, Ohio. He checked in July 2021 and immediately took charge and ran a recruiting sub-station in Lakewood, Ohio. SSgt Tracey was selected to work for the Officer Selection team in Kent, Ohio. He displayed his abilities on the Enlisted and Officer side and excelled. SSgt Tracey was selected to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) and promoted in August 2022.
In 2023, GySgt Tracey received orders to 2nd Battalion 10th Marines where he was the Motor Transportation Chief of Fox Battery. He did two Unit Deployment Programs (UDP) to Okinawa, Japan, with Fox Battery. In November 2025, GySgt Tracey was selected to the rank of First Sergeant (1stSgt) and executed orders to Fleet Readiness Center East onboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.
First Sergeant Tracey's personal awards are as follows: Navy Marine Commendation Medal (2x), Navy Marine Achievement Medal (4x), Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (5x). He also holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and obtained a master's degree in leadership.
CAPT. RANDY J. BERTI
UNITED STATES NAVY
Capt. Randy Berti a native of Erie, Pennsylvania enlisted in the Air Force in May 1992, serving eight years as a Tactical Aviation Maintenance Specialist with tours of duty in Utah, Georgia, South Korea, Turkey and multiple Southwest Asia deployments before attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his tenure he earned a B.S. in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle University. In 2000, he laterally transferred to the Navy where he attended Officer Candidate School before receiving a commission as an Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer (AMDO).
In 2001, upon completion of Aviation Maintenance Officer (AMO) School, he reported to Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA-34), serving as Material Control Officer, Aircraft Division Officer and Quality Assurance Officer. In 2004 he was selected to return to AMO School as an instructor, earning his Master Training Specialist designation. In 2007, he was assigned as the Aircraft Division Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, and AIRSpeed
Officer in the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD). Following his ship’s company tour in February 2010, he transferred to NAVAIR 6.7.2.1, serving as AIRSpeed Program Lead.
In 2013, selected as Officer-in-Charge, Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) Bahrain, he completed a highly successful tour providing enhanced support capabilities as well as enabling support preparation to P-8 deployment in theater. Upon completion of his overseas tour he reported back to NAVAIR in 2015 and served as Deputy Assistant Program Manager for Logistics (DAPML) for PMA-273 T-45 support. In 2017, Cmdr. Berti screened and was selected to serve as the Officer-In-Charge, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Detachment North Island, where he was responsible for the production efforts of eight officers, 38 Chief Petty Officers, approximately 650 Sailors and 18 civilian personnel in support of 347 H-60/C-2 Level II aircraft maintenance and readiness. He was also responsible for delivering responsive maintenance, repair and overhaul products and services in support of Naval Aviation National Defense objectives.
In 2019, he screened and was selected to serve as the Commanding Officer, Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific, responsible for providing quality, responsive in-theater scheduled Depot Maintenance on 12 different type/model/series of aircraft supporting 16 Navy and Marine Corps squadrons throughout WESTPAC in a manner that demonstrated commitment to excellence from the Mediterranean through the Middle East and Asia to Guam. Additionally, he was responsible for unscheduled depot In-Service Repair (ISR), providing rapid, quality ISR with experienced depot field teams at major bases in WESTPAC including NAF Atsugi, MCAS Iwakuni, and MCAS Futenma as well as providing dedicated ISR teams to each deployed carrier strike group through Asia and the Middle East to the Mediterranean supporting all Navy and Marine Corps type/model/series aircraft.
In September 2024, Capt. Berti assumed command of Fleet Readiness Center East after serving as the Executive Officer since 2022.
COL. CHRISTOPHER C. MCDONALD II
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Colonel Christopher C. McDonald II is a native of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. In July 1998, he attended Recruit Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, California and graduated in October. Upon completion of Recruit Training, he was assigned as a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Specialist and attended school at Fort McClellan Army Base Anniston, Alabama. Upon graduation, Lance Corporal McDonald checked in to Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Second Force Service Support Group where he served as an Instructor for the Marine Force Atlantic NBC School until October 1999.
In 1999, Corporal McDonald reported to Officer Candidate School (OCS), Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia as an Officer Candidate. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in December 1999. In July 2000, Second Lieutenant McDonald completed the Officer Basic Course and reported to Marine Corps Aviation Supply Officer Basic Qualification Course, Naval Supply Corps School in Athens, Georgia. Upon graduation, in December 2000 he reported to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Yuma, Arizona for duty as an Aviation Supply Officer. During this tour, he served as a Division Officer in Charge and deployed with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 to Al Asad Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.
In 2005, Captain McDonald attended Expeditionary Warfare School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Upon graduation in 2006, he reported to Weapons and Field Training Battalion, MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina where he served as Company Commander, Range Company, followed by Director of Schools.
In 2009, Captain McDonald transferred to MALS-14, MAG-14, 2D MAW, Cherry Point, North Carolina for duty as the Assistant Aviation Supply Officer, followed by duty as the Aviation Supply Officer. During this tour, he deployed as the Aviation Supply Officer for MALS 40, 2d MAW Forward, Camp Bastion Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
In 2012, Major McDonald attended the College of Naval Command and Staff, Naval War College, Rhode Island. Upon graduation in 2013, he reported to Aviation Logistics Branch, Department of Aviation, Headquarters Marine Corps Washington, DC to serve as the Aviation Supply Officer.
In 2016, Major McDonald transferred to Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina for duty as the Military Deputy Group Head, Logistics and Industrial Operations. During this tour, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
In 2018, Lieutenant Colonel McDonald assumed command of MALS-14, MAG-14, 2D MAW. In 2020, he relinquished command and reported to the National War College, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington D.C. for duty as a student. He received a Master of Science Degree in National Security Strategy with a concentration study of India and Strategic Ethical Leadership. Upon graduation in 2021, he reported to J8, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for duty as a Defense Resource Portfolio Manager for Marine Corps Program and Budget Review activities in support of the DoD’s Programming, Planning, Budgeting, and Execution process.
In 2023, Colonel McDonald transferred to 2D MAW assuming the billet of Assistant Chief of Staff, Aviation Logistics Division. He served as the Commanding General’s Senior Aviation Logistics Officer providing best military advise on aviation readiness matters.
In September 2024, Colonel McDonald transferred to Fleet Readiness Center East assuming his current duties as Executive Officer.
His personal awards include: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4th award), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3rd Award), and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
DAVID W. ROSE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. David W. Rose serves as the Executive Director at Fleet Readiness Center East aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. As the senior civilian for a command workforce comprised of more than 4,000 civilian, military and contractor personnel, he leads a team of senior leaders responsible for a wide array of Navy and Marine Corps aviation sustainment responsibilities.
Mr. Rose’s previous assignment was the Command Operations Director for Fleet Readiness Center East. He was responsible for supporting the Command with Security, Information Systems, Human Resources, Public Affairs, and Command Administration functions to include Travel Support and Training. Mr. Rose began his government career in 1996, stationed in the Republic of Panama as an active-duty soldier in the United States Army. He currently has 28 years of government service, with 15 years of large-scale experience in diversified logistics and industrial operations at FRC East.
In 2001, after receiving an honorable discharge for completing a five-year enlistment, Mr. Rose returned to North Carolina and was employed for a short time by the State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety. In the same year, Mr. Rose accepted employment with defense contractor Raytheon Aerospace, located at FRC East, providing depot level maintenance in the MRO Production Department. In 2002, Mr. Rose joined FRC East as a Civil Servant in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Production (MRO-P) Department as a pneudraulic systems worker. His FRC East product portfolio includes aircraft, engine, and component repair supporting the AV-8B Harrier, AH-1W Super Cobra, AH-1Z Viper, UH-1N Huey, UH-1Y Venom, CH-53E Super Stallion, MH-53E Sea Dragon, C-130 Hercules, EA-6B Prowler, F/A-18 Hornet, F-35A, F-35B and F-35C Lightning II, H-3 Sea King, VH-3D Sea King, H-60 Seahawk, MQ-8B Fire Scout, and CV-22 and MV-22 Osprey. In 2014, as a Competency Lead Branch Manager, Mr. Rose led the F-35 Production Modification Line from initial conception through development to implementation at FRC East, contributing to the success of the United States Marine Corps’ achievement of F-35B Initial Operation Capability (IOC).
His other operational assignments include: T58-400B Engine Production Supervisor for the Presidential “Gold Plate” Program for HMX-1; MV-22 Osprey Aircraft Production Manager; CH-53E Sea Stallion Aircraft Production Manager; and Engines Production Manager for F402-408, T64-16A, and T400 Engines, and T400 Reduction Gear Box. He was also Competency Lead Branch Manager for the Sheet Metal Trades, and Engine Trades. Lastly, Mr. Rose was the Production Floor Trades Division Director, managing multi-disciplinary competencies comprised of over 1,400 personnel from a myriad of trades.
Mr. Rose is a Carteret County native from nearby Beaufort, NC.
FIRST SGT. JOHN M. TRACEY
SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER
First Sergeant John M. Tracey enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2008 and reported to MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, for Recruit Training the same year. Following boot camp graduation, he reported to Marine Combat Training (MCT) at Camp Geiger, North Carolina. Upon graduation of MCT he reported to Motor Transportation School, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Private First Class (PFC) Tracey completed the initial training by the end of 2008 and, was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 3 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. PFC Tracey reported into Motor Transport Company where he started to gain knowledge and hands on experience of the Motor Transportation field.
In the beginning of March 2010, PFC Tracey was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal (LCpl) and immediately started a workup for a deployment to Afghanistan. He was selected for the Embedded Training Team (ETT) while training in 29 Palms, California. During his time in 29 Palms training with the ETT team, LCpl Tracey was put up for a Meritorious Promotion Board and won the board, promoting him meritoriously to Corporal (Cpl) on September 2, 2010. Cpl Tracey continued doing great things with the ETT while in Afghanistan, and left a positive impact on host nations that he had the opportunity to work alongside and train with. Shortly after arriving back from his deployment, he reenlisted and received orders to The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Virginia.
Cpl Tracey checked in The Basic School in September 2011 and was assigned to Motor Transport Company that ran operations for The Basic School. While he was at TBS, he was afforded to attend multiple courses in the MT field to further his knowledge. After completion of his courses and arriving back at The Basic School Cpl Tracey made Chief Dispatcher and had two Marines underneath him to run 24-hour operations. His tour was cut short in Virginia and Cpl Tracey was sent to support Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 6 for an upcoming deployment.
Cpl Tracey checked into CLB-6 in February 2013 for a deployment. He was a part of the Motor Transport Company and was immediately placed as a Platoon Sergeant and head of all operations for the platoon. Cpl Tracey was promoted to the rank of Sergeant (Sgt) May 2013.With his vast knowledge of Afghanistan, his MOS, and leading Marines, Sgt Tracey led his Marines into a successful deployment. In January 2015, he executed orders received by HSST to Basic Recruiting School (BRC) in San Diego, California.
Upon completion of rigorous training and courses, Sgt Tracey successfully graduated Recruiting School and was assigned to Recruiting Station Lansing, Michigan. He reported for duty to the Headquarters Company and was assigned to recruiting sub-station Muskegon, Michigan, for his recruiting duty tour. Sgt Tracey kept a very constant pace which resulted in him receiving a meritorious promotion to Staff Sergeant (SSgt) in January 2017. After three long enjoyable years on recruiting duty, he received orders to the Logistics Operations School on Camp Johnson, North Carolina.
SSgt Tracey reported to the Logistics Operations School on Camp Johnson in April 2018. He was selected and succeeded as an Instructor for the Motor Transportation Maintenance Course for entry level Marines. In January 2021, SSgt Tracey received orders to return to recruiting.
SSgt Tracey received orders to Recruiting Station Cleveland, Ohio. He checked in July 2021 and immediately took charge and ran a recruiting sub-station in Lakewood, Ohio. SSgt Tracey was selected to work for the Officer Selection team in Kent, Ohio. He displayed his abilities on the Enlisted and Officer side and excelled. SSgt Tracey was selected to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) and promoted in August 2022.
In 2023, GySgt Tracey received orders to 2nd Battalion 10th Marines where he was the Motor Transportation Chief of Fox Battery. He did two Unit Deployment Programs (UDP) to Okinawa, Japan, with Fox Battery. In November 2025, GySgt Tracey was selected to the rank of First Sergeant (1stSgt) and executed orders to Fleet Readiness Center East onboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.
First Sergeant Tracey's personal awards are as follows: Navy Marine Commendation Medal (2x), Navy Marine Achievement Medal (4x), Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (5x). He also holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and obtained a master's degree in leadership.