First Sergeant Richard F. Galluzzo is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and enlisted in the Marine Corps in April 2007. He completed recruit training aboard MCRD Parris Island with subsequent training and assignment as a Transmissions Operator. Throughout his career, he attained a variety of military specialties including: Transmissions Chief, Special Operations Capabilities Specialist, and Foreign Military Forces Operational Advisor. His selection to First Sergeant in 2022 marked a significant milestone in his career and the departure of his previous career field. He currently serves as the Unit Senior Enlisted Leader for Headquarters and Services Company, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division in Baltimore, Maryland. A position he has held since July 2023.
Assignments in the Operating Forces include: Transmissions Operator, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division; Transmissions Operator, 8th Communication Battalion; Special Operations Capabilities Specialist, Marine Special Operations Command; Company Communications Chief, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion; Transmissions Chief, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38; and Company First Sergeant, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373.
Assignments in the Supporting Establishments include: Operations Chief, Amphibious Communications Detachment, Expeditionary Strike Group Three; Inspector-Instructor First Sergeant, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion.
Major Awards and Decorations include: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ two Gold Stars, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one Gold Star, and the Combat Action Ribbon.