Biography

Private Ernesto Delgadillo reported to MCRD, San Diego, CA, in January 2004.  Upon graduation from recruit training, he attended training at Camp Pendleton, CA in May 2004.  Following combat training he was transferred to NAS Meridian, MS for training as an Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist.  August 2004, he received orders to Miramar, CA, and was joined to VMFA-314, 3D MAW. 
 
In January 2006 and July 2007, Corporal Delgadillo deployed with VMFA-314 Unit Deployment Program participating in multiple coalition and integrated service exercises.
 
In April 2008, Sergeant Delgadillo received orders to Drill Instructor School, San Diego, CA.  Sergeant Delgadillo served as a Drill Instructor and Senior Drill Instructor for India Company, 3rd Battalion. 
 
In August 2011, Staff Sergeant Delgadillo received orders to HMLA-469, Camp Pendleton, CA.  In May 2012, he deployed to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan in support of OEF as the Division Chief.  In February 2015, Staff Sergeant Delgadillo was deployed to Okinawa, Japan in support of the Unit Deployment Program. 
 
In March 2016, Gunnery Sergeant Delgadillo received order to the Naval Safety Center, MARFORCOM, Norfolk, VA.  He served as a Safety Analyst conducting over 200 assessments for all Navy and Marine Corps units. 
 
In May 2019, First Sergeant Delgadillo reported to Marine Detachment Fort Lee, VA as the Alpha Company First Sergeant.  During his tour at Fort Lee, he managed four schoolhouses (Food Service, Bulk Fuel, Mortuary Affairs, and Air Delivery).  During his tenure at Fort Lee he led, mentored, and oversaw the training of over 2,500 students and 100 permanent personnel. 
 
First Sergeant Delgadillo reported September 2021 to 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, CA assuming duties as Company G First Sergeant.  First Sergeant Delgadillo deployed with Company G to Okinawa, Japan in support of the Unit Deployment Program participating in multiple exercises.  He returned from deployment in April 2022 and assumed the role as the acting Sergeant Major for the Battalion.  
 
First Sergeant Delgadillo received orders to 7th Marine Regiment Headquarters in August 2022 and filled the billet as the Company First Sergeant.  He would oversee multiple sections and was involved in multiple exercises, accounting for over 400 Marines. 
 
April 2023, First Sergeant Delgadillo was frocked to the rank of Sergeant Major and received orders to 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, effective May 1st, 2023.  Sergeant Major Delgadillo deployed with 2d Battalion, 7th Marines to Okinawa Japan in support of the Unit Deployment Program participating in multiple exercises.  He returned from deployment in April 2024. 

Sergeant Major Delgadillo received orders to the School of Infantry West, Headquarters and Support Battalion on September 01, 2024 and assumed the duties as the Battalion Sergeant Major. 
 
Sergeant Major Delgadillo's personal awards include: the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (w/3 gold stars), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (w/3 gold stars) and other unit and service awards.