Aubrey McDade
Gunnery Sergeant “Gunny” Aubrey McDade
United States Marine Corps Retired
A perfect mentor in overcoming adversity and developing mental resilience.
Having grown up in Fort Worth’s Como and Houston’s Third Ward neighborhoods, Gunny McDade is a graduate of Fort Worth ISD. He brings a unique perspective on the challenges of low socio-economics on youth and has endured extreme hardship. Thus, he is a perfect mentor in overcoming adversity and developing mental resilience.
Extensive Military Service
From 1999-2017 Gunny McDade served as a(n):
- Infantryman
- Infantry Squad Leader
- Platoon Sergeant
- Company Gunny
- Drill Instructor
- Senior Drill Instructor
- Chief Drill Instructor
- Drill Instructor School Instructor at both Marine Corps Recruit Depots
Navy Cross Recipient
The Navy Cross is the United States Marine Corps’ second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat for extraordinary heroism.
Gunny McDade was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism during the Second Battle of Fallujah. As a machine gun squad leader on the night of November 11, 2004, McDade and his platoon were pinned down by heavy gunfire in a small alley. At the extreme risk of his own safety, McDade moved through the intense enemy fire multiple times as he successfully extracted three wounded Marines.
Invaluable battlefield and real world experience in developing leaders.
Gunnery Sergeant McDade provides invaluable battlefield and real-world experience in developing leaders through mentoring, coaching, and public speaking. He drives the overall strategic direction of our Instructor Corps, curriculum, and program development.
Married with 10 Children
Gunny McDade continues to dedicate himself to the mission of building elite citizens in his own home as well as students in our program.
