Senior Marine Instructor
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rafal Jurkiewicz
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rafal M. Jurkiewicz enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in May 1998 and attended recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Following recruit training; Private First Class Jurkiewicz attended Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, North Carolina and soon after he attended Engineer Equipment Operator School at Fort Leaonardwood, Missouri where he was assigned the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 1345, Heavy Equipment Operator. In December 1998, Private First Class Jurkiewicz reported to Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. In February 1999 Private First Class Jurkiewicz was promoted to Lance Corporal and, later the same year in December, Lance Corporal Jurkiewicz was promoted to the rank of Corporal. In June of 2000, Corporal Jurkiewicz deployed to Greece, in support of the exercise Dynamic Mix 2000.
In April 2001, Corporal Jurkiewicz reported to the Support Platoon, Combat Engineer Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3D Marine Division, Okinawa Japan where he served as the Tool Room, Calibrations and Maintenance Management Noncommissioned Officer, as well as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
In April 2002 Sergeant Jurkiewicz was transferred to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. Sergeant Jurkiewicz served as the Platoon Sergeant, Licensing Noncommissioned Officer and Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor. He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from February to September 2004.
In November 2005 Sergeant Jurkiewicz was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant, and assumed the position of the Heavy Equipment Operations Chief. In September 2006 Staff Sergeant Jurkiewicz deployed again in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and returned in March 2007. Upon return, Staff Sergeant Jurkiewicz requested orders to the Drill Instructor School.
In January 2008 Staff Sergeant Jurkiewicz attended the Drill Instructor School, Parris Island, South Carolina. Upon completion of the Drill Instructor School, Staff Sergeant Jurkiewicz was assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion.
In May of 2009 Staff Sergeant Jurkiewicz was transferred to the Recruit Processing Company, Support Battalion, where he served as the Processing Drill Instructor and a Senior Drill Instructor. In October 2009 Staff Sergeant Jurkiewicz was promoted to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.
In January 2010, Gunnery Sergeant Jurkiewicz departed Parris Island and reported to the Warrant Officer Basic Course, India Company, The Basic School, Quantico, Virginia where he was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer 1. He graduated in May and in June 2010 he reported to the Engineer Equipment Officer Course at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri.
In September 2010, Warrant Officer 1 Jurkiewicz reported to Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Yuma Arizona and in August 2011 he was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2. During this assignment he served as the Engineer Equipment Officer, Licensing Officer, and Maintenance Management Officer. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from September 2011 to April 2012.
In June 2013, Chief Warrant Officer 2 reported to the 11th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton, California. In June 2014 Chief Warrant Officer 2 attended the Safety Officer’s course and gained an additional military occupational specialty. He served in both billets, as the Regimental Engineer Officer and the Regimental Safety Officer until March 2016.
In April 2016 Chief Warrant Officer 2 reported to the Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and in December 2016 was promoted to his current rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3. He served as the Battalion Maintenance Management, Licensing and Engineer Equipment Officer. In March 2017 he deployed in support of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response – Africa and returned in July 2017. Upon his return, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jurkiewicz was assigned and oversaw activation, development and training of the Engineer Services Company.
In January 2019 Chief Warrant Officer 3 reported to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, New River, North Carolina where he served as the Engineer Equipment Officer, Licensing Officer, and Maintenance Management Officer. Chief Warrant Officer 3 retired from the Marine Corps on February 29, 2020.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jurkiewicz holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the Park University.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jurkiewicz’s personal decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with gold star in lieu of 2nd award, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star in lieu of 2nd award, and Good Conduct Medal with two bronze stars in lieu of 3rd award.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jurkiewicz is married to Olga Jurkiewicz and they have three sons; Victor, Vincent and Vander.
In April 2001, Corporal Jurkiewicz reported to the Support Platoon, Combat Engineer Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3D Marine Division, Okinawa Japan where he served as the Tool Room, Calibrations and Maintenance Management Noncommissioned Officer, as well as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
In April 2002 Sergeant Jurkiewicz was transferred to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. Sergeant Jurkiewicz served as the Platoon Sergeant, Licensing Noncommissioned Officer and Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor. He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from February to September 2004.
In November 2005 Sergeant Jurkiewicz was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant, and assumed the position of the Heavy Equipment Operations Chief. In September 2006 Staff Sergeant Jurkiewicz deployed again in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and returned in March 2007. Upon return, Staff Sergeant Jurkiewicz requested orders to the Drill Instructor School.
In January 2008 Staff Sergeant Jurkiewicz attended the Drill Instructor School, Parris Island, South Carolina. Upon completion of the Drill Instructor School, Staff Sergeant Jurkiewicz was assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion.
In May of 2009 Staff Sergeant Jurkiewicz was transferred to the Recruit Processing Company, Support Battalion, where he served as the Processing Drill Instructor and a Senior Drill Instructor. In October 2009 Staff Sergeant Jurkiewicz was promoted to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.
In January 2010, Gunnery Sergeant Jurkiewicz departed Parris Island and reported to the Warrant Officer Basic Course, India Company, The Basic School, Quantico, Virginia where he was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer 1. He graduated in May and in June 2010 he reported to the Engineer Equipment Officer Course at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri.
In September 2010, Warrant Officer 1 Jurkiewicz reported to Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Yuma Arizona and in August 2011 he was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2. During this assignment he served as the Engineer Equipment Officer, Licensing Officer, and Maintenance Management Officer. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from September 2011 to April 2012.
In June 2013, Chief Warrant Officer 2 reported to the 11th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton, California. In June 2014 Chief Warrant Officer 2 attended the Safety Officer’s course and gained an additional military occupational specialty. He served in both billets, as the Regimental Engineer Officer and the Regimental Safety Officer until March 2016.
In April 2016 Chief Warrant Officer 2 reported to the Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and in December 2016 was promoted to his current rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3. He served as the Battalion Maintenance Management, Licensing and Engineer Equipment Officer. In March 2017 he deployed in support of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response – Africa and returned in July 2017. Upon his return, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jurkiewicz was assigned and oversaw activation, development and training of the Engineer Services Company.
In January 2019 Chief Warrant Officer 3 reported to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, New River, North Carolina where he served as the Engineer Equipment Officer, Licensing Officer, and Maintenance Management Officer. Chief Warrant Officer 3 retired from the Marine Corps on February 29, 2020.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jurkiewicz holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the Park University.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jurkiewicz’s personal decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with gold star in lieu of 2nd award, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star in lieu of 2nd award, and Good Conduct Medal with two bronze stars in lieu of 3rd award.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jurkiewicz is married to Olga Jurkiewicz and they have three sons; Victor, Vincent and Vander.
Marine Instructor
Master Sergeant Brian Grogan
Master Sergeant William B. Grogan entered the United States Marine Corps in October 1976 and graduated as Honor Graduate on January 4, 1977. Upon graduation he attended Infantry Training School at Camp Geiger, NC.
MSgt Grogan was attached to Second Battalion Second Marines from Camp Lejeune, NC that deployed to various parts of the world.
After obtaining the rank of Corporal, MSgt Grogan volunteered to become a Drill Instructor at Parris Island, SC. After a successful two year tour and promoted to Sergeant, he extended for one more year and became a Water Safety Survival Instructor for recruits.
MSgt Grogan returned to Camp Lejeune as an Infantry Platoon Sergeant and served again with the Second Marine Division. MSgt Grogan was chosen and competed in the Super Squad Competition held annually in the Marine Corps and his squad placed second within the Second Marine Division.
MSgt Grogan volunteered for recruiting duty and was sent to San Diego, California for school. Upon completion of Recruiter School, he was stationed at Recruiting Station Raleigh, North Carolina and recruited at the Winston-Salem, North Carolina station. MSgt Grogan was chosen to record a television commercial for the Marine Corps which aired on two local networks. After his selection for Staff Sergeant, MSgt Grogan was the Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge at the Recruiting Sub Station Winston Salem and won Recruiting Station of the Year in North Carolina seven times. MSgt Grogan became the Assistant Recruiter Instructor for RS Raleigh and traveled throughout North Carolina training recruiters. MSgt Grogan was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant and worked as the Operations Chief at the Recruiting Headquarters in Raleigh. MSgt Grogan returned to manage a recruiting office and again took the Recruiting Station of the Year Award.
MSgt Grogan retired on November 30, 1999.
His personal decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal with four Stars and the Good Conduct Medal with a silver star.
Master Sergeant Grogan is married to the former Miss Tawana Rose of Kernersville, NC and they have three children.
MSgt Grogan was attached to Second Battalion Second Marines from Camp Lejeune, NC that deployed to various parts of the world.
After obtaining the rank of Corporal, MSgt Grogan volunteered to become a Drill Instructor at Parris Island, SC. After a successful two year tour and promoted to Sergeant, he extended for one more year and became a Water Safety Survival Instructor for recruits.
MSgt Grogan returned to Camp Lejeune as an Infantry Platoon Sergeant and served again with the Second Marine Division. MSgt Grogan was chosen and competed in the Super Squad Competition held annually in the Marine Corps and his squad placed second within the Second Marine Division.
MSgt Grogan volunteered for recruiting duty and was sent to San Diego, California for school. Upon completion of Recruiter School, he was stationed at Recruiting Station Raleigh, North Carolina and recruited at the Winston-Salem, North Carolina station. MSgt Grogan was chosen to record a television commercial for the Marine Corps which aired on two local networks. After his selection for Staff Sergeant, MSgt Grogan was the Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge at the Recruiting Sub Station Winston Salem and won Recruiting Station of the Year in North Carolina seven times. MSgt Grogan became the Assistant Recruiter Instructor for RS Raleigh and traveled throughout North Carolina training recruiters. MSgt Grogan was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant and worked as the Operations Chief at the Recruiting Headquarters in Raleigh. MSgt Grogan returned to manage a recruiting office and again took the Recruiting Station of the Year Award.
MSgt Grogan retired on November 30, 1999.
His personal decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal with four Stars and the Good Conduct Medal with a silver star.
Master Sergeant Grogan is married to the former Miss Tawana Rose of Kernersville, NC and they have three children.
