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Colonel Nash is a native of Fairfax, Virginia. He commissioned in 2003 upon graduation from the United States Naval Academy.

Colonel Nash is a native of Fairfax, Virginia. He commissioned in 2003 upon graduation from the United States Naval Academy.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas White

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fires at his target during his Table 2 qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 18, 2026. Recruits must pass rifle qualification as a graduation requirement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Obando)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fires at his target during his Table 2 qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 18, 2026. Recruits must pass rifle qualification as a graduation requirement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Obando)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Obando

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute tan belt techniques as part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 17, 2026. During recruit training, recruits are taught and must master basic assault and defense techniques to earn their tan belt through MCMAP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.  Melanie Soni Flores)

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute tan belt techniques as part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 17, 2026. During recruit training, recruits are taught and must master basic assault and defense techniques to earn their tan belt through MCMAP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.  Melanie Soni Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melanie Soni Flores

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marlyn Santana, a drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a recruit during the series commander inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 13, 2026. Throughout the inspection, the recruits are evaluated on the cleanliness of their rifles, knowledge of the uniform standards, discipline, bearing, and general knowledge taught throughout training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marlyn Santana, a drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a recruit during the series commander inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 13, 2026. Throughout the inspection, the recruits are evaluated on the cleanliness of their rifles, knowledge of the uniform standards, discipline, bearing, and general knowledge taught throughout training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jackson Smith, a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, instructs recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion during Grass Week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 9, 2026. During Grass Week, recruits learn and test on rifle operation and usage in preparation for Table One Qualification the following week. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jackson Smith, a primary marksmanship instructor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, instructs recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion during Grass Week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 9, 2026. During Grass Week, recruits learn and test on rifle operation and usage in preparation for Table One Qualification the following week. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take part in pugil stick sparring on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 4, 2026. Recruits participate in body sparring, pugil sticks, and a bayonet assault course as part of their training to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas White)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take part in pugil stick sparring on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 4, 2026. Recruits participate in body sparring, pugil sticks, and a bayonet assault course as part of their training to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas White)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas White

Atlanta Falcons players pose with U.S. service members and their families at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 3, 2026. During the visit, the group observed recruit training and gained firsthand insight into the mental, physical, and moral development required to earn the title of United States Marine. The experience strengthened community partnerships while highlighting the shared values of discipline, resilience, commitment, and teamwork that are central to both military service and professional sports. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

Atlanta Falcons players pose with U.S. service members and their families at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 3, 2026. During the visit, the group observed recruit training and gained firsthand insight into the mental, physical, and moral development required to earn the title of United States Marine. The experience strengthened community partnerships while highlighting the shared values of discipline, resilience, commitment, and teamwork that are central to both military service and professional sports. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

Photo by Cpl. Jaden Beardsley

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cash Nicholls, Headquarters and Service Battalion, squats during a 1,000-pound club challenge on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, May 29, 2026. The challenge tested overall strength by combining participants’ one-repetition maximum bench press, squat and deadlift, with competitors striving to achieve a combined total of 1,000 pounds or more. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event to promote physical fitness, readiness and esprit de corps among service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cash Nicholls, Headquarters and Service Battalion, squats during a 1,000-pound club challenge on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, May 29, 2026. The challenge tested overall strength by combining participants’ one-repetition maximum bench press, squat and deadlift, with competitors striving to achieve a combined total of 1,000 pounds or more. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event to promote physical fitness, readiness and esprit de corps among service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley

The Parris Island Marine Corps Band performs during the motivational run for Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 9, 2026. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

The Parris Island Marine Corps Band performs during the motivational run for Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 9, 2026. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

The leadership across Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. lead the motivational run for Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, April 9, 2026. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

The leadership across Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. lead the motivational run for Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, April 9, 2026. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Rct. Izabela Lesinski, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices sighting in on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 8, 2026. During Grass Week, recruits learn and test on rifle operation and usage with and without barricades in preparation for the Entry Level Rifle Qualification the next week. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Rct. Izabela Lesinski, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices sighting in on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 8, 2026. During Grass Week, recruits learn and test on rifle operation and usage with and without barricades in preparation for the Entry Level Rifle Qualification the next week. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Battalion, correct a recruit after running out of the gas chamber during the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 3, 2026. Recruits are exposed to CS gas in order to familiarize themselves with the use of their gas masks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Battalion, correct a recruit after running out of the gas chamber during the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 3, 2026. Recruits are exposed to CS gas in order to familiarize themselves with the use of their gas masks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the gas chamber during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 3, 2026. Recruits are exposed to CS gas in order to familiarize themselves with the use of their gas masks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the gas chamber during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 3, 2026. Recruits are exposed to CS gas in order to familiarize themselves with the use of their gas masks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Rct. Charles Flunder, a recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Battalion, execute the day movement course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 1, 2026. The movement course is conducted during Basic Warrior Training and teaches recruits essential skills for navigating obstacles in a combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Rct. Charles Flunder, a recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Battalion, execute the day movement course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 1, 2026. The movement course is conducted during Basic Warrior Training and teaches recruits essential skills for navigating obstacles in a combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, move through the obstacle course during the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C., March 26, 2026. The Crucible is the final culminating event recruits must complete before earning their eagle, globe, and anchor and the title Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, move through the obstacle course during the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C., March 26, 2026. The Crucible is the final culminating event recruits must complete before earning their eagle, globe, and anchor and the title Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marines on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. become new drill instructors and earn their campaign covers as they graduate Drill Instructor School Class 2-26, on March 26, 2026. The mission of Drill Instructor School is to further develop the leadership, command presence, instructional ability, knowledge, and physical condition of the selected noncommissioned officers, staff noncommissioned officers to successfully perform the duties of a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

U.S. Marines on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. become new drill instructors and earn their campaign covers as they graduate Drill Instructor School Class 2-26, on March 26, 2026. The mission of Drill Instructor School is to further develop the leadership, command presence, instructional ability, knowledge, and physical condition of the selected noncommissioned officers, staff noncommissioned officers to successfully perform the duties of a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Colten Westfelt, a combat marksmanship coach with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, supervises recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during table one pre-qual on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 24, 2026. During qualification, recruits are tested on their knowledge of the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Colten Westfelt, a combat marksmanship coach with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, supervises recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during table one pre-qual on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 24, 2026. During qualification, recruits are tested on their knowledge of the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

Photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shawn Deleon, a drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at attention during pickup on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 21, 2026. During pick up, recruits will meet the drill instructors responsible for their training for the next 13 weeks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shawn Deleon, a drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at attention during pickup on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 21, 2026. During pick up, recruits will meet the drill instructors responsible for their training for the next 13 weeks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

Photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez

A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct incentive training exercises on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 18, 2026. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct incentive training exercises on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 18, 2026. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marines with the Special Response Team, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., search the Marine Corps exchange to identify casualties and a second shooter during an active shooter exercise aboard the depot on March 17, 2026. The exercise, titled Active Shooter Integrated Response Workshop, simulated an active shooter inside the Marine Corps Exchange, allowing base and community emergency services to test response times and emergency procedures for such an event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

U.S. Marines with the Special Response Team, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., search the Marine Corps exchange to identify casualties and a second shooter during an active shooter exercise aboard the depot on March 17, 2026. The exercise, titled Active Shooter Integrated Response Workshop, simulated an active shooter inside the Marine Corps Exchange, allowing base and community emergency services to test response times and emergency procedures for such an event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island