CWO5 Jeremy Stover
Marine GunnerUSMCJeremy Charles Stover went to Elgin High School in Marion Ohio where he graduated in 1998. Enthusiastically enlisted to Paris Island SC for boot camp followed by the School of Infantry at Camp Geiger NC. Upon graduation of the School of Infantry he was assigned to 3rd battalion 6th Marines.
Once there deployed on the 22 MEU in 1999 on a Med Float. Then later deployed on the 24 MEU in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in September of 2001. He was promoted to Sergeant and appointed as a squad leader in 3/6 Lima Co. Upon returning he was stationed as a combat instructor in Quantico, VA. at The Basic School.
While there served as a combat instructor, chief coxswain, and martial arts instructor trainer in support of The Basic School and Infantry Officers Course. In the summer of 2005 he received orders to 1st battalion 6th Marines.
As a squad leader with Bravo Co he was deployed to Ramadi Iraq in 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and during the deployment he was promoted to Staff Sergeant. In 2008 he then deployed to the Garmsir district of Afghanistan as 1st Platoon Sergeant. In 2009 he received orders for Combat Instructor School at the School of Infantry West Camp Pendleton, CA.
Holding billets as company Gunnery Sergeant in Delta Company Infantry Training Battalion and Assistant Chief Instructor of Infantry Unit Leaders Course at Advanced Infantry Training Battalion.
In the summer of 2011 he finished his Bachelorette degree in Criminal Justice at Park University.
In July 2012 he was assigned to 3rd battalion 1st Marines as Kilo Company Gunnery Sergeant. As a Company Gunnery Sergeant he deployed on a Unit Deployment Program to Okinawa Japan, and participated in Operation Cobra Gold. While working up to deploy on the 13 MEU he was selected into the Infantry Weapons Officer MOS. Upon graduation his first duty station as a Gunner was to return and serve with 1st battalion 6th Marines as the Battalion Gunner. Deploying with the 22 MEU and conducting several training exercises across the globe.
In December 2017 he was reassigned to I&I 3rd Battalion 25th Marines in Brook Park, OH. where he served as the infantry battalion Gunner. During his tour he executed three Integrated Training Exercises and several joint service exercises. In 2020 he graduated Expeditionary Warfare School. In October of 2021 he was promoted to CWO4 and assigned to 2nd Marines Regiment as the Regimental Gunner where he organized and executed 7 Marine Corps Combat Readiness Exercises for deploying battalions as well as attended the Command and Staff College class of 2023.
Since April of 2024 he has been the Regimental Gunner for SOI-E where he has aided in the development of the 12 week IMC course, Scout course, and Precision Marksmanship training. In May of 2025 assigned to Combat Development and Integration and promoted to CWO5 in October of 2025.
Counter UAS: From Installations Defense to Organic Protection for the Distributed Forces
This panel discussion will explore the Marine Corps’ evolving strategy to counter the pervasive threat of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) by cr…This panel discussion will explore the Marine Corps’ evolving strategy to counter the pervasive threat of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) by creating a layered, integrated defense-in-depth. The discussion will cover the spectrum of C-sUAS oper…This panel discussion will explore the Marine Corps’ evolving strategy to counter the pervasive threat of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) by creating a layered, integrated defense-in-depth. The discussion will cover the spectrum of C-sUAS operations, from protecting installations to providing organic protection for distributed forces. A key focus will be how C-sUAS serves as a critical force protection underlayer within the broader Ground-…This panel discussion will explore the Marine Corps’ evolving strategy to counter the pervasive threat of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) by creating a layered, integrated defense-in-depth. The discussion will cover the spectrum of C-sUAS operations, from protecting installations to providing organic protection for distributed forces. A key focus will be how C-sUAS serves as a critical force protection underlayer within the broader Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD) and Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) frameworks. The brief will address the urgent need for a reliable hard-kill capability to effectively neutralize threats, especially in the face of emerging challenges like sUAS swarms, all while ensuring the system is built on an open systems architecture to rapidly integrate new technologies. Furthermore, the panel will delve into the transition from installation-focused defense to equipping every Marine with organic C-sUAS capabilities. This shift is essential for the survivability and freedom of maneuver of our distributed forces in contested environments. A central theme will be the importance of minimizing the cognitive and physical burden on the individual operator and integrating with tactical C2 systems to share early warnings and alerts. The goal is to field intuitive and effective systems that contribute to broader kill chains, ensuring that Marines can counter aerial threats while maintaining focus on their primary mission and making every Marine a sensor and a shooter in the fight against sUAS.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
