Colonel Jon Griese has served for over 27 years on Active Duty. He has commanded tactical Infantry units and has served as an Army Strategist in operational and strategic commands. He has completed multiple overseas assignments including three deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech (BS), John Jay College (MPA), the National Intelligence University (MSSI), the Marine Corps’ School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW), and National Defense University’s School of Joint and Advanced Warfighting (JAWS).