LtCol Hoffman is a native of Canton, Ohio and raised in southern California. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves after graduating high school. Upon graduating from the Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot in San Diego, CA, he was assigned as a Field Artillery Cannon Crewman. After completing Officer Candidate School and graduating from San Jose State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Aviation, he was commissioned May 24th 1996 via the Platoon Leaders Class program. Following graduation from The Basic School in May 1997, he began flight training and earned his wings on December 10th 1998.
1stLt Hoffman completed FA-18 transition training in March of 2000 and reported to “The Bats” of Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron – 242 at MCAS Miramar, CA, to fly the FA-18D Hornet. While with the “Bats”, he deployed to the Western Pacific twice in support of the Unit Deployment Program.
In 2004, Capt Hoffman attended the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) course at Coronado, CA and following completion was ordered to 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Camp Pendleton, CA to serve as a Forward Air Controller. Capt Hoffman deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Supporting Arms Liaison Team OIC.
Capt Hoffman was transferred back to VMFA(AW)-242 at MCAS Miramar in 2005. There he attended the Marine Corps Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course and deployed back to Iraq with his squadron in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In March of 2008, Maj Hoffman relocated with VMFA(AW)-242 to MCAS Iwakuni Japan where he served the remainder of his tour with the squadron as the Operations Officer. In December of 2009 Maj Hoffman deployed as an Individual Augment to join the “Lava Dogs” of 1st Battalion 3d Marines in Afghanistan to serve as a Forward Air Controller and Air Officer in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
In March of 2011 Maj Hoffman was assigned to the Pentagon at HQMC Aviation where he served as the Joint Fire Support Action Officer & TACP Advocate through December of 2012. In December of 2012, Maj Hoffman was reassigned within HQMC Aviation as the Deputy Branch Head for Manpower and Support Branch where he served until being slated for command.
LtCol Hoffman assumed command of MATSG-33 on 15 August, 2014.
His personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with strike flight numeral (7), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Valor (third award), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Combat Action Ribbon (second award).