First Sergeant Galvan is a native of San Antonio, TX. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 19 and completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA on July 28, 2006. He was selected as an honor graduate and was meritoriously promoted to Private First Class. He attended Marine Combat Training aboard Camp Pendleton, CA. Then attended Basic Electrician Course at Courthouse Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, NC obtaining the MOS of 1141.
In January 2008, He reported to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air Control Group 18, Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18, located aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, where he served as the Senior Electrician and Platoon Sergeant for Motor Transportation/Utilities Platoon. During his tour with MTACS-18, he was the Marine of the Quarter on two occasions, Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter on two occasions, and was meritoriously promoted to the ranks of Lance Corporal and Corporal.
In April 2009, he executed orders to 1st Marine Logistics Group, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Maintenance Battalion at Camp Pendleton, CA. During this tour, he served as the Battalion Ground Safety Manager and was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
In September 2009, He was assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion and completed a deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Where he served as the Electrical Section Head until his the end of active service in August 2010.
In May 2012, he reenlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserves as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee and reported to I Marine Expeditionary Force, I Marine Headquarters Group, Engineer Section aboard Camp Pendleton, CA. Where he served as the Senior Electrician for the Engineer Section.
In June 2013, he reported to Marine Forces Special Operations Command, 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion aboard Camp Pendleton, CA. Where he served as the Engineer Section Chief. In October 2013, he was assigned to 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, Special Operations Task Force West where he served as the Engineer Operations Chief. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring freedom and completed active orders on September 2014. During his tour with 1st MSOB, he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.
In January 2018, He reenlisted in the reserve component and reported to 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air Control Group 48, Marine Air Control Squadron 24, Air Traffic Control Detachment A aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX. Where he served as Utilities Chief. He was promoted to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant in October 2019.
In October 2019, he received orders to Wounded Warrior Regiment, Wounded Warrior Battalion East, Detachment San Antonio and served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor. In March 2023 he was selected to the rank of First Sergeant and currently serves as the United Senior Enlisted Leader for Oscar Battery, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment aboard Seal Beach, CA.
First Sergeant Galvan's awards consist of: Navy Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ gold star, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and Enlisted Staff Leader of the Year 2021.