Master Sergeant Jason Wilebski enlisted in the Marine Corps in February 2002, graduating from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, and Infantry Training Battalion, Camp Pendleton. Upon completion of training, he was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, where he served as a Rifleman. He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from January to May 2003 and again from January to July 2004. During these deployments, he was promoted to Lance Corporal and Corporal, leading a fire team and later a squad during the intense combat operations in Fallujah as part of Operation Vigilant Resolve.
In January 2005, Sergeant Wilebski deployed again to Fallujah, this time as a Squad Leader, where he led his Marines through a challenging combat environment until August 2005. His leadership and decision-making under fire were integral to the success of his unit’s mission.
In November 2005, he reported to Tactical Training Exercise Control Group (TTECG) at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), where he observed and evaluated Infantry, Reconnaissance, Combat Logistics, and Combat Engineer Battalions. His performance as a Coyote significantly enhanced his operational understanding, particularly in joint and combined arms operations.
In August 2008, he was assigned to 7th Marine Regiment as the Operations Non-Commissioned Officer, where he was responsible for the regiment’s operational planning and execution. Promoted to Staff Sergeant in January 2010, he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as the Regimental Watch Chief, overseeing tactical operations across Helmand Province.
In 2011, Staff Sergeant Wilebski reported to the School of Infantry-East, where he served as a Combat Instructor. Later that year, he was selected for the Tactics Instructor Group as the Tactics Chief, where he was responsible for developing and leading advanced training for both infantry and non-infantry Marines. In 2014, he assumed command of 3rd Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership as a Platoon Commander and Platoon Sergeant, preparing Marines for deployment to challenging environments.
After departing active duty in 2015 under the Force Shaping Program, Wilebski was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in the reserves in 2016. In 2017, he joined 3rd Civil Affairs Group (CAG) as the Ground Operations Chief, where he led the establishment of 3rd CAG’s Combat Operations Center SOPs, coordinated training with the Army National Guard, US Marshals, FBI, and other agencies, and played a pivotal role in enhancing operational readiness.
In 2018, Gunnery Sergeant Wilebski transitioned to Prior Service Recruiting, attending the Prior Service Recruiting Basic Course and subsequently serving at PSPCS Madison within the 9th Marine Corps District. In 2021, he assumed the role of SNCOIC at PSRSS Charlotte. Under his leadership, the station surpassed its annual mission objectives, achieving 200% of its FY22 goal and closing out FY23 six months ahead of schedule.
Promoted to Master Sergeant in 2023, Master Sergeant Wilebski now serves as a Recruiter Instructor at the 1st Marine Corps District, where he continues to foster mission success and team development.
Master Sergeant Wilebski’s professional military education includes the Enhanced Marksmanship Course, Combat Hunter Course, Foreign Weapons Instructor Course, Formal School Instructor Course, Ground Operations Specialties Course, Curriculum Developer’s Course, Career Course, and Marine Corps Combat Instructor School, among others. He is also a graduate of the Prior Service Recruiting Basic Course and Career Recruiters Course. His awards include 4 Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medals, 4 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, the Combat Action Ribbon, 6 Certificates of Commendation, and a Letter of Appreciation