Edward S. Finnegan is a 24-year Marine Corps Veteran with extensive leadership experience in artillery operations, instructor roles, and recruitment. Enlisting in 1997, he served with distinction across multiple deployments, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and various training exercises worldwide. As a Master Sergeant, he led artillery operations providing HIMARS support in Afghanistan, serving as the senior enlisted artillery advisor to Task Force Southwest. Additionally, he excelled as a recruiter and instructor, mentoring Marines and achieving top performance accolades.