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Portrait of Caden Nettles

Honor Society® member

Caden Nettles

  • Aviation Flight
  • Class of 2029
  • Lancaster, Ohio

Member since April 2026

About

Marine Corps veteran who served with the security detachment attached to the Presidential Helicopter Squadron (HMX-1) in Washington D.C. under both the Biden and Trump administrations.

Attending Ohio University as an aviation flight major

Education

  • Lancaster High School

    2015 – 2019

Goals and interests

Career goal

Airline Pilot

Experience

  • United States Marine Corps Military Police

    Provided security and protection to military facilities and their personnel, both on and off duty. Conducted security patrols to ensure the safety of personnel and property and to prevent criminal activity. Responded to emergency situations, such as accidents, fires, and natural disasters, with the aim of minimizing damage and risk to life and property. Monitored and controlled access to restricted areas and ensured compliance with security protocols.

    Jun 2020 – Sep 2023

  • White House Military Officer

    Provided executive protection services and secured multi-billion-dollar assets, both foreign and domestic. Coordinated with various law enforcement agencies, including the Secret Service, to ensure the safety and security of high-level officials and their assets. Charged with the protection and security of a top-secret government facility as the sergeant of the guard Conducted thorough risk assessments of locations, buildings, and people, and implemented effective security measures to mitigate potential threats. Created new security protocols and documentation that effectively lowered security violations aboard top-secret facilities

    Jun 2020 – Sep 2023

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced