Advisory Group Member (Colonel, USMCR)
Colonel Patty Klop is a career Marine Corps officer with three decades of service spanning training, personnel, civil affairs, combat deployments, and human performance. She commissioned in 1994 and deployed globally in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Her leadership roles include Series Commander at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Civil Affairs Detachment Commander, Hospital Liaison Officer-in-Charge, and senior G-1 leadership positions at Marine Forces Pacific and I Marine Expeditionary Force.
She's a nationally recognized leader in Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR), having certified hundreds of Marines nationwide and earning Marine Forces Reserve OSCAR Master Trainer of the Year honors. She's also a certified facilitator in suicide prevention, SAPR, ethical leadership, and workplace conduct.
With advanced degrees in Human Resources Development and Physical Education, plus multiple personal training certifications, Colonel Klop bridges mental resilience, leadership, and physical readiness — extending her work beyond the military into education, corporate leadership training, and community service.
Above all, she's committed to developing Marines who are ready for combat, resilient under stress, and strong at home.
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