Sergeant Major Lopez was born in Sierra Vista, Arizona and enlisted in the Marine Corps on July 15th, 2007. Following the completion of Recruit Training at MCRD San Diego, Private First Class Lopez attended Infantry Training Battalion at School of Infantry West, located on Camp Pendleton, California. In December 2007, Private First Class Lopez was assigned to Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion 7th Marines, as a 0311 rifleman.
In March of 2008, Private First Class Lopez was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal and assumed duties as the squad automatic weapon gunner. Lance Corporal Lopez deployed with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion 7th Marines to Al Anbar, Iraq, from August 2008 to March 2009. Upon returning from Iraq, Lance Corporal Lopez assumed duties as squad leader in 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company. In March of 2010, Lance Corporal Lopez deployed to Afghanistan. In May of 2010, he was combat meritoriously promoted to the rank of Corporal, and operated in areas from Bakwa, to Musa Qala, and Sangin. Corporal Lopez return from Deployment in October of 2010.
Corporal Lopez then checked into Combat Instructor School at School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, California, in April of 2011. Upon completion of Combat Instructor School, Corporal Lopez checked into Delta Company, Infantry Training Battalion. Corporal Lopez was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in November of 2011. While assigned to Delta Company, Sergeant Lopez completed seven cycles, contributing to the successful training of over 2,000 Marines. In May of 2014, Sergeant Lopez checked into Deployment Processing Command West, where he held the billet of Operations Chief. In April 2015, Sergeant Lopez was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.
In December of 2015, Staff Sergeant Lopez reported to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines. Upon assignment, he assumed duties as the Platoon Sergeant for 1st Platoon, India Company, and deployed to Okinawa, Japan. Following his return, Staff Sergeant Lopez was selected to serve as the Platoon Sergeant for the Scout Sniper Platoon. In April of 2017, Staff Sergeant Lopez attended Infantry Unit Leaders Course in Camp Pendleton, California, where he received the mos 0369. Upon completion of graduation, he then attended Scout Sniper Unit Leaders Course. Staff Sergeant Lopez then deployed in December of 2017 back to Okinawa, Japan. While deployed he attended Jungle Reconnaissance and Surveillance course located at Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. Staff Sergeant Lopez returned from deployment in May 2018.
Staff Sergeant Lopez then received orders to the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Hawaii, where he served as Faculty Advisor, Chief Instructor, SNCOIC, and Deputy Director. During his time at the SNCOA, Gunnery Sergeant Lopez achieved the title of Master Faculty Advisor. Staff Sergeant Lopez was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in December of 2018.
In August 2020, Gunnery Sergeant Lopez reported to MWSS 271, in Cherry Point, North Carolina, where he served as the Air Field Security SNCOIC. He was then deployed with a platoon to execute security on the nuclear refuel and de-fuel of submarines. Upon returning back to Cherry Point, Gunnery Sergeant Lopez received orders to 2nd Battalion 6th Marines in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. While in 2nd Battalion 6th Marines, he served as the Company Operations Chief, for Echo Company. In 2021 Gunnery Sergeant Lopez attended the Amphibious Warfare Staff course, along with the Unit Readiness Planning course. In June 2021, Gunnery Sergeant Lopez was selected to deploy to France with a platoon of Marines, to conduct a bilateral training exercise. In March of 2022, he deployed with 2nd Battalion 6th Marines on the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit.
In November 2022, Gunnery Sergeant Lopez was promoted to First Sergeant. First Sergeant Lopez then reported to 1st Transportation Battalion, Camp Pendleton, California, where he served as the Company First Sergeant for Alpha Company and Ground Distribution Company. In October of 2023, First Sergeant Lopez reported to Littoral Distribution Company, 1st Distribution Support Battalion as the Company First Sergeant. In July of 2025, First Sergeant Lopez was promoted to his current rank. In August of 2025, Sergeant Major Lopez assumed his current duties at Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West.
Sergeant Major Lopez's personal awards include the Navy Commendation Medal with three gold stars (in lieu of fourth award), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device and three gold stars (in lieu of fourth award), and Combat Action Ribbon.
Sergeant Major Lopez is married to his wife Veronica Lopez and has three children Vanessa, Davian, and Michael Lopez.