First Sergeant Morales is a native of El Paso, Texas. On February 7th, 2005 he enlisted in the Marine Corps and graduated from 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California on 06 May 2005 and was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Private First Class. Upon graduation from Marine Combat Training Camp Pendleton, PFC Morales was assigned the military occupational specialty of Aviation Maintenance, and attended “A” school aboard NAS Meridian, Mississippi. After successfully completing Maintenance Administration School, PFC Morales reported to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 (MALS-39), Camp Pendleton, CA serving as a Maintenance Administration clerk.
In October 2005, PFC Morales executed orders to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (HMM-364) Camp Pendleton, CA. In November 2005, PFC Morales was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal. LCpl Morales was promoted to the rank of Corporal nine months later in July 2006. Shortly after being promoted, Cpl Morales deployed with HMM-364 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). In February 2008, Cpl Morales was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and would deploy a second time with HMM-364 in support of OIF.
In January 2009, Sgt Morales reported to Recruiting School, MCRD, San Diego, CA. After graduation, Sgt Morales was assigned to 8th Marine Corps District, Recruiting Station Albuquerque, Recruiting Sub-Station Las Cruces. During his tour as a Recruiter, Sgt Morales served as a Canvassing Recruiter and Assistant Noncommissioned Officer in Charge. Sgt Morales was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in January 2011. Shortly after being promoted, SSgt Morales was relocated to Recruiting Sub-Station El Paso East and assumed the duties as Assistant Noncommissioned Officer in Charge.
In June 2012, SSgt Morales reported to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 (MALS-11) and served as the Logs & Records Division Chief. In June 2013, SSgt Morales reported to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All-Weather) 225 as the Maintenance Administration Division Chief. During his assignment in VMFA(AW)-225, SSgt Morales deployed to Bahrain in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in September 2013, as well as participated in the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) to Iwakuni, Japan in March
2015.
In April 2016, SSgt Morales received orders to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 (MALS-24) to serve as the Maintenance Data Specialist Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge. In August 2016, SSgt Morales was promoted to the rank of Gunnery
Sergeant.
In April 2018, GySgt Morales reported to Recruiting School, MCRD, San Diego, CA. After graduation, GySgt Morales was assigned to 8th Marine Corps District, Recruiting Station Albuquerque, Recruiting Sub-Station El Paso West. During his tour as the Station Commander, GySgt Morales was awarded SNCOIC of the Year Fiscal Year 2020.
In July 2020, GySgt Morales received orders to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 (MALS-39) to serve as the Maintenance Data Specialist Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge.
In December 2021, GySgt Morales was promoted to his current rank of First Sergeant and received orders to Weapons and Field Training Battalion (MCRD) Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, CA where he served as the Company First Sergeant for Range Company.
In April 2023, he assumed his current assignment as the Inspector-Instructor Unit Senior Enlisted Leader, Battery Delta 2d Battalion 14th Marines.
First Sergeant Morales’ personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal, Good Conduct medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Starts, and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.