First Sergeant David Presslein is a native of Algoma, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the Marine Crops in 2004 in the Delayed Entry Program and attended Recruit Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California in January 2005. He attended Infantry Training Battalion at Camp Pendleton, California where he obtained the Military Occupational Specialty of 0331 - Machine Gunner.
In June of 2005, Private First Class Presslein was assigned to his Reserve Unit of Weapons Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a machine gunner. Private First Class Presslein was promoted to Lance Corporal in October 2005 and held the billets of Ammo Bearer and Gunner.
In June of 2007, Lance Corporal Presslein conducted his Annual Training in Chile, South America and on board the U.S.S Pearl Harbor in support of Partnership of the Americas 2007.
Lance Corporal Presslein mobilized in August 2007 to begin training for deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 8-1. In January 2008, Lance Corporal Presslein arrived in the Al Anbar province of Iraq During deployment, he served as a Team Leader and was promoted to Corporal in July 2008. After deployment, Corporal Presslein held the billets of Squad Leader then Section Leader.
In March of 2010, Corporal Presslein transferred units to Headquarters Detachment, Supply Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451 (CLB 451), Combat Logistics Regiment 45 (CLR 45) in Raleigh, North Carolina. Shortly after arriving, Corporal Presslein was promoted to Sergeant in July 2010 and appointed Platoon Sergeant of the 1st Platoon.
In March 2012, Sergeant Presslein dropped to the Individual Ready Reserve for 5 months and then returned to drilling status in October of 2012 to attend Supply School at Camp Johnson, Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Sergeant Presslein graduated as the class Honor Graduate.
In July 2013, Sgt Presslein was promoted to Staff Sergeant and assumed the duties of Headquarters Platoon Sergeant.
In February 2017, Staff Sergeant Presslein assumed the role of Company Gunnery Sergeant of Headquarters Detachment, Supply Company, CLB 451. In March of 2017, Staff Sergeant Presslein was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant.
In July of 2019, Gunnery Sergeant Presslein completed Advanced School Residence Course at the Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
In October 2021, Gunnery Sergeant Presslein was appointed Senior Enlisted Advisor.
In April 2023, Gunnery Sergeant Presslein was selected for promotion to First Sergeant and received orders to November Battery, 5th Battalion, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division in Seal Beach, California to serve at the Battery First Sergeant beginning July 2023.
First Sergeant Presslein’s personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Gold Star in lieu of a second award.
First Sergeant Presslein holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh.