Sergeant Major Patrick enlisted into the Marine Corps in August 2009, attended Recruit Training at MCRD San Diego, and Marine Combat Training at the School of Infantry on Camp Pendleton. After graduating, Private First Class Patrick
reported to Military Police School at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri and was selected to attend K9 School where he earned the MOS of Military Working Dog Handler (5812).
In August 2010, Lance Corporal Patrick reported to Marine Corps Base Hawaii and was assigned as a Military Working Dog Handler. In December 2013, Corporal Patrick executed orders to 1st Law Enforcement Battalion on Camp Pendleton,
promoted to Sergeant and was attached to the Personal Security Detachment Platoon. In April 2014, Sergeant Patrick deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as part of the PSD for the International Security Assistance Force Commander. Upon return from deployment, Sergeant Patrick served as a Military Working Dog Trainer for the I MEF kennels.
In January 2016, Sergeant Patrick reported to Drill Instructor School aboard MCRD San Diego and was assigned to Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion where he held billets as Drill Instructor and Senior Drill Instructor. In June 2018, he promoted to Gunnery Sergeant and was assigned as the Battalion Drill Master.
In March 2019, Gunnery Sergeant Patrick executed orders to the White House Military Office, Presidential Helicopter Squadron, HMX-1, where he served as a Detachment Security Officer, Platoon Sergeant and Operations Chief for Security
Company. Gunnery Sergeant Patrick was frocked to First Sergeant in February 2022 and reported to Truck Company, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, to serve as the Inspector-Instructor First Sergeant.
In March 2025, First Sergeant Patrick executed orders to 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division to serve as Company First Sergeant for Alpha Company. In October 2025, First Sergeant Patrick deployed with
Alpha Company, attached to Task Force Darkside, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines for JTF-SB 26.1. Sergeant Major Patrick was promoted to his current rank in July 2026 and executed orders to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 to assume his
duties as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader.
Personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with 4 gold stars, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with 3 gold stars.