Col Bennett graduated from the University of Florida, was commissioned through the PLC program and earned his wings.
First Lieutenant Bennett was assigned to the “Thunder Chickens” of HMM-263. He was transferred to the “Golden Eagles” of HMM-162.
He deployed in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM as part of Task Force Tarawa while attached to the 26th MEU.
Captain Bennett was selected for transition to the MV-22, he served as the Weapons and Tactics Instructor for VMM-162 supporting another deployment for OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM 8-02.
Captain Bennett reported to MAWTS-1, where he served as one of three MV-22 Instructor Pilots during the initial stand-up of the MV-22 division. During his four-year tour with MAWTS-1, he served as the MV-22 Division Head and the Assault Support Department Head.
Major Bennett reported to the “Evil Eyes” of VMM 163 to serve as the Operations Officer. During this tour he deployed is support of OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM as part of the 11th MEU.
Major Bennett served in Headquarters Marine Corps, Marine Aviation as the Aviation Plans and Expeditionary Enablers (APX) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Programs Officer (APX-50).
Lieutenant Colonel Bennett assumed Command of the VMM-161 “Greyhawks”, ultimately deploying as an ACE attached to the 15th MEU.
Post Command tour, he reported to the United States Naval War College as a student, graduating with a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies.
He reported to the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (Acquisition & Sustainment), where his portfolio included: DoD Rotary-Wing Aviation issues; Policy Board for Federal Aviation (PBFA); Group 1-3 UAS; and the Joint Robotics and Autonomous Systems Enterprise (JRASE).
Colonel Bennett joined the MAGTF Staff Training Program as the Deputy Director.
Colonel Bennett reported to the I Marine Expeditionary Force and served as the Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff G-3 Operations. He assumed command of MCAS Yuma.
His decorations include: Defense Meritorious Service, Meritorious Service with two gold stars, Air Medal Strike/Flight with numeral six, and Navy and Marine Corps Commendation with two gold stars.