A native of San Clemente, Calif., and the son of a Marine Corps Infantry Officer, Capt. Matt Frauenzimmer graduated with merit from the United States Naval Academy in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in History. His education also includes a Master of Science in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego School of Business, and Joint Professional Military Education from the U.S. Naval War College.

A native of Chester, Va., Cmdr. Daniel Nelson graduated and received his commission from the United States Naval Academy in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.

Master Chief Cedric R. Marks is a native of Nashville, Tenn. He enlisted in the Navy in November 1993. His initial training consisted of Recruit Training in Great Lakes, Ill., followed by Postal Clerk Apprenticeship Training in Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind.