SSgt Brittney M. Smith enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in December 2018. She attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina and graduated in March 2019. Private First Class Smith attended Marine Combat Training (MCT) aboard MCB Camp Pendleton, CA. Upon completion, she reported to Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for Military Police Basic Course. She graduated in August 2019 and was awarded the MOS 5811, Military Police. Private First Class Smith reported to 2D Law Enforcement Battalion, Camp Lejeune and was promoted to Lance Corporal in October 2019. In January 2020 LCpl Smith was selected for the Law Enforcement Detachment with V 3/2 to participate in the Marine Rotational Force- Europe 20.2. Upon her return, she was promoted to Corporal in October 2020.
In October 2020, Cpl Smith executed orders to the Provost Marshall’s Office, Headquarter and Support Battalion, Camp Lejeune and assigned as the company S-3 training clerk. Cpl Smith then executed orders to Security Battalion, Camp Pendleton, CA in March 2022 and was assigned a Military Police Watchstander.
In September 2022, Cpl Smith reenlisted, executed a lateral move to the MOS 4133, and executed orders to Combat Logistics Regiment 17 to complete on the job training as a Retail Exchange Manager. After 6 months of training, she was awarded the MOS Marine Corps Community Services. 4133. In January 2023, she was promoted to Sergeant. In May 2023, Sgt Smith was assigned to MEF Support Battalion to support Marine Rotational Force- Darwin 23.4 as an exchange manager. Upon her return, she was assigned as Chappo Marine Mart Assistant Manager. In January 2026, She was promoted to Staff Sergeant. SSgt Smith is currently serving as the Mainside Marine Mart Assistant Manager.
SSgt Smith’s personal awards include the Recruit Training Physical Fitness Award, Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3rd award) and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.
SSgt Brittney Smith is the daughter of Steven Smith and Dena Smith.