Col. Thomas Prentice ’92 is commander of the 23rd Marine Regiment. In December he was the keynote speaker at the annual Wreaths Across America, in San Bruno. The mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach our children the value of freedom. A career infantry officer, Prentice joined the Marine Corps in 1990 and has served as a commander at the Platoon, Company and Battalion level in the 5th, 3rd, and 25th Marines. Prentice has also held several additional assignments, and his personal decorations include: the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (second award); Meritorious Award (third award); and Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (second award).