1stSgt Noel A. Leverenz II is a native of Richardson Texas. He attended recruit training in December 2008 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. After graduation from Recruit Training and Marine Combat Training, Private First Class (PFC) Leverenz then attended the Assault Amphibian Vehicle (AAV) Crewman Course at Camp Pendleton, California, earning the military occupational specialty (MOS) 1833, AAV Crewman.
In September 2009, PFC Leverenz reported to Company D, 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion, 29 Palms, California. While in Company D, PFC Leverenz deployed in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Schwab, Okinawa. Upon returning from Okinawa in July 2010, LCpl Leverenz was assigned to Company A, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, in 29 Palms. In March 2011, he deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. In October 2011, Cpl Leverenz reported back to Company D, 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion. While in Company D and Company A he filled the billets of AAV Crewman, AAV Vehicle Commander, AAV Section Leader, Machine Gunner, Weapons and Ammunition NCO, and Security Element Leader.
In December of 2012, Cpl Leverenz reported to Assault Amphibian Schools (AAS) Battalion, School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton, California, for duty as a formal schools instructor. While at the AAS Battalion, Sgt Leverenz served as a Practical Application Instructor, Platform Instructor, Senior Instructor, and Master Instructor. Sgt Leverenz instructed the Assault Amphibian Crewman Course, Vehicle Commanders Course, and Reserve Gunnery Course, earning his second MOS 0951, formal school instructor. During this time, Sgt Leverenz was recognized as AAS Battalion Instructor of the Year, CY14. Sgt Leverenz then served with two Mobile Training Teams in support of Japan Ground Self Defense Force, Yokohama, Japan. Sgt Leverenz also attended the Basic Vehicle Repairman Course, earning his third MOS of 2141, AAV Mechanic.
In March 2016 Sgt Leverenz reported to Company B, 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion, Camp Pendleton, California. Sgt Leverenz was immediately assigned as Platoon Sergeant, General Support Platoon and completed a Unit Deployment Program cycle to Okinawa, Japan. Upon returning from deployment, SSgt Leverenz served as Company Logistics Chief.
In February 2018 SSgt Leverenz reported to Recruiter's School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California earning his fourth military occupational specialty of 8411, Production Recruiter. Upon graduation, he was assigned to RSS Crown Point, Indiana, PCS Kankakee, Illinois. After less than two years serving as a production recruiter SSgt Leverenz then fulfilled the billet of SNCOIC for RSS Crown Point, Indiana. During this time, SSgt Leverenz was recognized as Recruiting Sub-Station Commander of the year, FY20.
In June 2021 GySgt Leverenz reported to Company B, 2D Assault Amphibian Battalion, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. In February 2023, GySgt Leverenz deployed in support of exercise Intrepid Maven 23.2 throughout Israel. In April 2023, he attended the Master Gunner Common Core course, earning his fifth MOS 1868, Master Gunner. While in Bravo Company GySgt Leverenz fulfilled the billets of Company Master Gunner and Company Operations Chief.
In May of 2024 GySgt Leverenz reported to 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, Tampa, Florida, where he served as Battalion Logistics Chief, Inspector - Instructor Staff (Integrated). In February of 2025 he was promoted to 1stSgt and reported to Financial Management School, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, Camp Johnson, NC where he currently serves as Senior Enlisted Leader.
1stSgt Leverenz's personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with three gold stars in lieu of fourth award, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three gold stars in lieu of fourth award. 1stSgt Leverenz holds an Associate of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in General Education from The University of Maryland Global Campus and is currently completing his Master of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at The University of Florida.