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Marines


Biography

 

First Sergeant David J. Fetherolf
Unit Senior Enlisted Leader
Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment

First Sergeant David J. Fetherolf is a native of Reading Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and reported MCRD Parris Island, SC in June 2004, where was assigned to 1st Training Battalion and meritoriously promoted to the rank of Private First Class. Private First Class Fetherolf reported to Marine Combat Training in Camp Geiger North Carolina. After completing combat training, he attended Motor Transport Operator School in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, graduating in November 2004.

Private First Class Fetherolf reported to 3D Transportation Support Battalion, Motor Transport Company in Okinawa Japan in December 2004. In March 2005, he deployed to provide support for the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Shortly after returning, he was promoted to Lance Corporal and deployed to Thailand for Operation Cobra Gold to assist in training Thai Army soldiers. In December 2005, he achieved the rank of Corporal. In February 2006, Corporal Fetherolf deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, augmented to Combat Logistics Battalion 7. While deployed, Corporal Fetherolf performed duties as lead vehicle convoy security team and Assistant Security Team Commander. Corporal Fetherolf returned from deployment in October 2006, and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in December 2006.

In December 2006, Sergeant Fetherolf reported to 9th Communication Battalion in Camp Pendleton, CA, where he served as both Motor Transport and Maintenance Platoon Sergeant until being honorably discharged from active duty in June 2008.

In March 2010, Sergeant Fetherolf began serving in the Marine Corps Reserves with the Individual Reserve Support Activity in Baltimore, Maryland. He served as a Supply Chief, where he was responsible for managing the Baltimore-area Individual Ready Reserve population. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant in March 2012. Staff Sergeant Fetherolf held billets as the site Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, and as Officer in Charge. During this time, Staff Sergeant Fetherolf earned his Associate’s degree in Aviation Management in order to pursue his current civilian career as an Air Traffic Controller with the Federal Aviation Administration. He was promoted to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant in October 2016.

In November 2017, Gunnery Sergeant Fetherolf transferred to Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Detachment A, in Johnstown, PA. He was immediately tasked with the billet of Company Gunnery Sergeant, and in 2018 assumed the role of Senior Enlisted Advisor for the company. Gunnery Sergeant Fetherolf was promoted to his current rank of First Sergeant in June 2020.

First Sergeant Fetherolf reported to 3D Battalion, 14th Marines in July 2020 where he is currently serving as the Headquarters Battery First Sergeant.

First Sergeant Fetherolf’s personal awards include the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.