Major Paull attended Officer Candidate School in 2009 and graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He subsequently commissioned into the Marine Corps in August, 2010. From April to October of 2011, he attended The Basic School in Quantico, VA. Upon completion of TBS, 2ndLt Paull reported to Marine Air Support Squadron 3 aboard Camp Pendleton, CA while awaiting a MCCES schoolhouse seat. From January to April of 2012, 2ndLt Paull attended Marine Corps Communication Electronics School – Air Support Control Officer Course aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms.
From 2012 to 2015, 1stLt Paull served as Platoon Commander, Legal Officer, and Company Executive Officer with MASS-3. During this time, he deployed twice to Afghanistan in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM; once with the Direct Air Support Center as a Senior Air Director and once with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3 as a Mission Commander and Detachment OIC.
In 2015, Captain Paull executed orders to MASS-2 in Okinawa, Japan. While there, he served as the Squadron Weapons and Tactics Training Program Officer, Air Support Company Commander, and Assistant Operations Officer. He also served as Detachment OIC to numerous training exercises in Okinawa, South Korea, and the Philippines. In May of 2017, Captain Paull graduated from Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1’s Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17, earning the 7277 MOS.
In 2018, Captain Paull received orders to Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, VA, serving within the Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar Program Office as a Test Officer with G/ATOR Block 2. During this time, he participated in developmental testing, initial operational testing and evaluation, performance-based testing, system fielding, and new equipment training events. While a part of MARCORSYSCOM, Capt Paull obtained his Program Management Level II Certification, earning the 8057 AMOS. In late 2019, Captain Paull applied to and was selected for the USMC Exchange Officer billet to the Peruvian Naval Infantry in Lima, Peru.
In November of 2020, Major Paull reported to the Commander of the Peruvian Naval Infantry in Lima, Peru, for duty as the Military Personnel Exchange Program Officer. From November 2020 to June 2023, Maj Paull served as a MAGTF subject matter expert within the International Amphibious Operations Training Center of the Peruvian Naval Infantry. Additionally, he served as the in-country planner for bilateral training events between USMC and Peruvian Naval Infantry forces. In May 2021, Major Paull earned a master’s degree online in International Relations from Liberty University. In May, 2023, Maj Paull graduated from non-resident Command and Staff College. In July of 2023, Major Paull executed orders to MACG-18 in Okinawa, Japan, serving as the Future Operations Officer. In July 2024, Major Paull reported to MASS-2 for duty as the Squadron Executive Officer.
Major Paull’s decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Peruvian Navy’s Medal of Honor for Merit, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (1 gold star in lieu of second award), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (1 gold star in lieu of second award).
Major Paull is a native of Titusville, FL, graduating from Astronaut High School in May 2003. Shortly thereafter, he served a two-year religious mission to Peru from June 2004 to June 2006. From January 2008 to January 2009, Major Paull worked in the district office of Congressman Tom Feeney (FL24). He also briefly served on the staff of Congresswoman Sandra Adams (FL24) prior to beginning his active-duty service in early 2011. Major Paull is married to the former Raquel Montalvan and has three children: Juliette (15), Brent (12), and Levi (9).