A native of San Diego, California, Commander Matthew Sanchez. He enlisted in May 1997 as a Sonar Tech (Surface). Upon completion of Recruit Training, he attended “A” school and Digital electronic school where was awarded class “honorman”. Prior to attending “C” school he was selected for Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training (BOOST), and spent 9 months in Newport, Rhode Island where he was awarded a NROTC scholarship. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, and his Masters in Human Resource Management through Trident University. He was commissioned through NROTC in May 2004 and was designated Student Naval Aviator. Upon release from flight school due to RIF in 2006, CDR joined the Navy Reserves as a Human Resources Officer.
 

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