WEST 2019 Sponsorship and Branding Opportunities
AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute have developed an enhanced sponsorship program for WEST 2019 that will offer maximum visibility to those who participate! What better way to make sure you stand out and increase your exposure than at this foremost event in which industry leaders can learn about military requirements and connect with decision makers and operators, where senior military and government officials can gain feedback from sea service warfighters, and where industry thought leaders will discuss and demonstrate sea service solutions? Sponsorship opportunities are offered at a several investment levels, ensuring your ability to participate.
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Profile
Colonel Tipton is from Orrville, Ohio and is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. He was commissioned in 1992 and following graduation from The Basic School, reported to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines for his first tour as a rifle platoon commander.
From 1996 to 1999 he served as an instructor at The Basic School and Infantry Officer Course. In 1999, he attended the Amphibious Warfare School with a follow-on assignment to the Expeditionary Warfare School staff. In 2003, he reported to III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group in Okinawa, Japan for duty as the Operations Officer.
From 2004 to 2007, he was assigned as the Executive Officer for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines where he deployed twice with the battalion; first to Ramadi, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and again as the Battalion Landing Team for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
In 2007, he was assigned to Special Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force. In 2008, he reported to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit as the Operations Officer and deployed in support of the Western Pacific Deployment 09-01. Following this tour, he assumed command of 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines in 2009, and led the battalion to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 10-1.
In 2011, he attended the Naval War College and upon graduation was assigned to United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) as a strategic planner. During this assignment he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2013. He assumed command of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Force in 2015 and deployed in support of the Western Pacific Deployment 16-02. He is currently assigned as Director, I Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group.
His personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star (with Combat Distinguishing Device and Gold Star in lieu of second award), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (with Gold Star in lieu of second award), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with Combat Distinguishing Device and Gold star in lieu of second award), the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon with one Gold Star.
Colonel Tipton is married to the former Julie Falk and has two daughters, Bailey and Riley.
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