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Master Sergeant Avalos is a son of the San Fernando Valley. He was born in Los Angeles and was raised in Pacoima. He attended Morningside Elementary in San Fernando, Sepulveda Gifted Magnet Middle School in North Hills, and is an honor graduate of San Fernando High School Math Science Technology Magnet.

MSgt Avalos enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in August 1997. His occupational specialty was an ADA Computer Programmer. His first orders were to Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, Georgia. While in Albany, he attended the Army’s Airborne course and attained the rank of Corporal (meritoriously). 

In the year 2000, he transferred to Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan where he served as a Small Systems (Computer) Technician and Research and Development team member. 

In 2001, he transferred to Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California where he then served as a Software Engineering Lead, IT Project Manager, and Department Head. He also attended Marine Corps Martial Arts School and became an instructor.

In 2002, MSgt Avalos was selected for Drill Instructor School and subsequently began his first recruit platoon in early 2003. While a Drill Instructor, he was recognized twice as the Dan Daly Award recipient for outstanding leadership and work ethic. He completed six, 3-month training cycles in Lima Company, 3rd Battalion and also served for one year at Receiving Barracks.

In 2006, he transferred to Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia where he served as the Cyber Systems Chief for Training and Education Command. He was then transferred to Officer Candidates School to serve as a Sergeant Instructor, Platoon Sergeant, and Company Gunnery Sergeant.

In 2011, MSgt Avalos received orders to 9th Communications Battalion in Camp Pendleton, California and deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan as a part of rotation 12-2. Upon returning to Camp Pendleton he was then transferred to Combat Logistics Regiment 15 and served as their Operations Chief.

In 2013, MSgt Avalos transferred a final time to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, where he had the pleasure of serving as their Communications Chief. While there, MSgt Avalos deployed twice as a part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to Okinawa, Japan and served aboard the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group in support of the security and training operations in the Pacific theater.

​MSgt Avalos retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in October 2017 and began his time with Reseda Charter High School in September 2018. He is married to Andrea M. Sandoval and they have four children.

MSgt Avalos holds a Bachelors in Business Administration with a certificate in Human Resources Management.