Commanding Officer, 1st Marine Corps District > 1st Marine Corps District > Commanding Officer
Colonel Ash was born in Milford, DE and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 1989, completing Naval Nuclear Power training as a reactor operator in April 1992. He reported to the U.S.S. Jefferson City (SSN 759), as a reactor operator. In August 1993, he transitioned from the Navy as an Electronics Technician Second Class, submarine qualified sailor to attend the Pennsylvania State University, commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in August 1996. Colonel Ash graduated from The Basic School (TBS) and completed the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) in June 1997, reporting to the 2d Light Armor...
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