Kolton Newman

Proactive Facilities Technician and Infantry Squad Leader with expertise in facility upkeep, preventive maintenance, and team leadership. Improved safety and efficiency through hazard identification, corrective actions, and rigorous training. Skilled in chemical handling, inventory management, and event coordination, offering strong decision-making abilities and a commitment to operational excellence.

• Achieved the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal by Corporal Newman achieved professional excellence in his superior performance of duties while serving as 2nd Squad Leader, 3rd Platoon, Company A, Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Bangor from September 2019 to March 2022. He completed over 7,804 hours of post, tactically managing a platoon-sized element of geographically dispersed Marine Guard Force sentries to completely prevent unauthorized access to the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific Limited Area. He skillfully led his Marines through numerous security alerts, strategic weapon transfers, and tactical exercises, ensuring impeccable accountability of all personnel and equipment and strict compliance with all orders and regulations. As a squad leader, he diligently monitored his Marines' qualifications and personally guided them in technical skills, tactical proficiency, and professional growth, guaranteeing their full qualification as Guard Force sentries and readiness for future service with infantry battalions. Corporal Newman's professionalism, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to duty have brought honor to himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
• Two Letter of Appreciation for volunteering for highway cleanups with my squad.
• Recieved a Certificate of Commendation from the Regimental CO for For his meritorious performance of duties while serving as a Team Leader for the Tan Squad, Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Bangor, from 23 April 2021 to 30 April 2021. During the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment's inaugural Infantry Rifle Squad Competition 2021, Corporal Newman consistently executed his demanding duties in an exemplary and professional manner. Throughout this challenging and continuous event, which tested combat fitness, land navigation, marksmanship, and squad-level infantry skills, Corporal Newman's exceptional skill and mental fortitude were crucial in his squad's achievement as the preeminent squad among ten competing infantry squads. Corporal Newman's professionalism, initiative, and perseverance brought credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

• Certified Pool and Spa Operator Certification