Sergeant Major Kermeen was born in Madison, Indiana, on August 12, 1986. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in December 2006. Following his recruit training at Parris Island, South Carolina, he attended the School of Infantry-East for Marine Combat Training on Camp Geiger, North Carolina. Upon completion, Private First Class Kermeen embarked on the Motor Transport Operators Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, earning the Military Occupational Specialty of Logistic Vehicle System Operator.
In August 2007, Private First Class Kermeen joined Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 2d Marine Logistics Group, where he was promoted to Lance Corporal. He deployed with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participating in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and was promoted to Corporal in October 2008. January 2010 marked another deployment with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Nassau, contributing to earthquake disaster relief during Operation Unified Response in Haiti. Following this deployment, Corporal Kermeen received orders to the School of Infantry-East as a Combat Instructor.
In January 2011, now Sergeant Kermeen joined Marine Combat Training Battalion, India Company, assuming the role of Squad Instructor where he was responsible for the training and education of entry level Marines. His performance led to a meritorious promotion to Staff Sergeant in July 2013, while concurrently serving as Platoon Commander. In April 2014, Staff Sergeant Kermeen transitioned to Headquarters Battery, 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, as the Motor Transport Operations Chief. He deployed to the Republic of Korea to support the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-7 before moving to Combat Assault Battalion, 3d Marine Division, as the Motor Transport Operations Chief in September 2015.
Staff Sergeant Kermeen began his tour as a Faculty Advisor at the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in Okinawa in September 2016. He served as a Faculty Advisor, Chief Faculty Advisor, Force Fitness Instructor, and SNCOIC for Sergeants School, directly responsible for educating hundreds of Marines. During this assignment he was selected and promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in October 2017 and earned his Senior Faculty Advisor and Master Faculty Advisor certification before receiving orders in 2020 to 2d Marine Logistics Group, Camp Lejeune.
Gunnery Sergeant Kermeen's journey continued upon his assignment to 2d Medical Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, in April 2020, where he served as the Motor Transport Operations Chief, assuming additional responsibilities as the Company Gunnery Sergeant in January 2021. He was selected for promotion to the rank of First Sergeant in September 2021, receiving orders to report to Headquarters & Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations-East.
In October 2021, First Sergeant Kermeen assumed the duties of the Company First Sergeant for Brig Company. After a short tour, he transitioned to Security and Emergency Services Company in January 2022, providing senior enlisted support to the Provost Marshall Office for nearly two years. In July 2023, he received orders to return to 3d Marine Division, Okinawa Japan.
Upon arrival to Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division in October 2023 First Sergeant Kermeen assumed the duties of Company First Sergeant for Truck Company, he was soon after selected for promotion to Sergeant Major. In April 2024 he was promoted to his current rank and is set to assume the duties as Squadron Sergeant Major for Marine Air Support Squadron 2 in May 2024.
Sergeant Major Kermeen's personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with (2) gold stars, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with (3) gold stars, and the Good Conduct Medal with (4) bronze stars.