Lieutenant Colonel Cody L. Hardenburgh was born and raised in Bellmore, New York. He graduated from Norwich University with a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and was commissioned in May of 2008.
In March 2009, following completion of The Basic School and Infantry Officers Course, Lieutenant Colonel Hardenburgh reported to
1st Battalion, 2d Marines Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He served as a Rifle Platoon Commander in Alpha Company. He also served
as Combined Anti Armor Team Platoon Commander and Executive Officer in Weapons Company. During this tour he deployed to
Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom 10.1. Additionally, he later deployed with Alert Battalion Task Force in March of
2011 as a part of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He then continued onto his third
deployment in March of 2012 as a part of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
In March of 2013, Lieutenant Colonel Hardenburgh reported to Marine Corps Embassy Security Group, Region 9 Fort Lauderdale,
Florida. He served as the Operations Officer, where he was responsible for training and battle tracking 16 detachments in Central
America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
In June of 2015, Lieutenant Colonel was selected for the Commandants Career Level Education Board. He attended resident
Expeditionary Warfare School and completed the course as a distinguished graduate.
In June of 2016, Lieutenant Colonel reported to 3D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion 29 Palms, California after graduation of
Expeditionary Warfare School. He served as the Company Commander of Delta (Dragoons) company and deployed as part of the Unit
Deployment Program 17.2 to Okinawa, Japan. Upon his return he became the current Operations Officer.
In August of 2018, Lieutenant Colonel reported to Command and Staff College. He graduated Command and Staff College in June of
2019, with a Masters degree in Military Studies.
In June of 2019, Lieutenant Colonel reported to Recruiting Station Seattle, Washington, where he Commanding Officer until May of
2022.
Upon successful completion of his Recruiting Station Commanding Officer tour he received orders to 2DLAR where he became the
Executive Officer.
Lieutenant Colonel Hardenburgh served as the 2DLAR Executive Officer From July of 2022 to May of 2023. During his time there he
was able drastically improve unit readiness and assist in executing Force Development 2030 initiatives.
In May of 2023 Lieutenant Colonel Hardenburgh was selected to become the 2D Marine Division Staff Secretary for Lieutenant
General Worth.
In July of 2024 Lieutenant Colonel Hardenburgh became the 22d MEU Operations Officer where he later deployed in
USSOUTHCOMM area of responsibility aboard the USS Iwo Jima.
In June 2026, Lieutenant Colonel Hardenburgh reported to 1st Marine Division, where he currently serves as the Commanding Officer
of 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.
Lieutenant Colonel Hardenburgh's awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with gold star in lieu of
second award, Navy Achievement Medal with “V” device and gold star, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Citation, Meritorious
Unit Citation, and the Combat Action Ribbon.