Sergeant Major Gonzalez was born on 21 September 1986 in Detroit, Michigan. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on August 30, 2004. He attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Paris Island, South Carolina. Upon graduating recruit training, he attended Marine Combat Training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and later obtained military occupational specialty of 3533, Logistical Vehicle Systems Operator.
In May 2005, He was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal and received orders to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. While there, he served as a Logistical Vehicle Systems operator and Motor Transport Dispatcher. In January 2006, He received orders to Combat Logistics Battalion 1. While there, he executed two deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While there, Sergeant Major Gonzalez was promoted to the Ranks of Corporal and Sergeant.
In July 2009, he received orders to Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) Battalion in Indian Head, Maryland. While there he served as the Platoon Sergeant, Truck Master and Assistant Operations Chief for Motor Transport Platoon. In March 2011 he deployed with to Japan in support of Operation Tomodachi.
In December of 2011, he received orders to Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. While there, he served as a Semi Re-fueler Operator. In August 2012, he deployed in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
In October of 2013, He received orders to Drill Instructor School class 1-14, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. After completion, he received orders to First Battalion, Company B. He served as Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor and Chief Drill instructor. In October of 2014, he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. In March of 2016 he was transferred to Drill Instructor School to serve as Squad instructor. In January of 2017, he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.
In March 2017, Gunnery Sergeant Gonzalez reported to 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, Battery E and served as the Battery Motor Transport Chief where he deployed to Okinawa, Japan for the Unit Deployment Program. In January of 2020, he transferred to Battery G to deploy to Norway for Operation Cold Response. In March of 2021, he was frocked to the rank of First Sergeant. First Sergeant Gonzalez transferred to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines and served as the Company First Sergeant for Weapons Company. While with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, he participated in the Unit Deployment Program. Upon completion of deployment, First Sergeant Gonzalez executed orders to Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry-East where he served as the company First Sergeant for Company H. In February of 2024, he was hand selected to serve as the Unit Senior Enlisted Leader for Marine Combat Instructor School.
Sergeant Major Gonzalez was promoted to his current rank in December of 2024 and is currently serving as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of Combat Logistics Battalion 13.
Sergeant Major Gonzalez' personal decorations include Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with 1 gold star, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with 2 Gold stars in Lieu of third award with a Combat Distinguishing Device and the Combat Action Ribbon.