Master Sergeant Paul J. Fox was born on May 7, 1974 in Washington, DC.  He enlisted in the Marine Corps on 11 January 1992.  On July 8, 1992 he attended recruit training at Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, South Carolina.  Upon completion of recruit training he received the rank of Private First Class.

In October 1992, Private First Class Fox reported for duty at Marine Combat Training Camp Geiger, NC.  Upon completion of Marine Combat Training he received orders to MCB Camp Johnson, NC for the Enlisted Supply Basic Course (MOS 3043) beginning December 1992. 

   In February 1993, after completing the Enlisted Supply Basic Course, PFC Fox was assigned to 2^nd FSSG, 2^nd Supply Battalion, Supply Company, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.  He was assigned to the Sassy Management Unit in the general account section.  During this time he was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal and placed in charge of a team in the general account section. 

   In December of 1994 Lance Corporal Fox was transferred to TSD Supply aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC.  In January 1995 he was promoted to the rank of Corporal.  Corporal Fox was placed in charge of the Consolidated Memorandum Receipts (CMR) for the entire battalion. 

   In March of 1995 Corporal Fox received orders and reported to Camp Hansen, Okinawa Japan.  He was assigned to III MEF Special Operations Training Group (SOTG).  During this time Corporal Fox took on the responsibilities as the S-4 chief for the unit.

   Corporal Fox was released from active duty on July 7, 1996.  He then joined the Active Reserve program on July 14, 1996 with orders to 3^rd Battalion, 14^th Marines, Head Quarters Battery, Philadelphia, PA.  He began his tour as the property chief for the battalion.  On October 1, 1997 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and became the Assistant Supply Chief.  In July 1998 Sergeant Fox completed the Sergeants Course at Quantico, VA.

   In May of 1999 Sergeant Fox received orders to Inspector-Instructor Staff, Site Support for 4^th CAG, Rations Co, Supply Co, 4^th MED Bn and 4^th Intel Co, 4^th HUMINT Group, 4^th FSSG Anacostia, Washington DC.  Upon reporting to the staff, Sergeant Fox was dual hatted as the Assistant Supply Chief and Fiscal Chief.  In addition Sergeant Fox served as the Color Sergeant for the BN and performed numerous high profile events.

In July of 2003 Sergeant Fox received orders to Recruiter School MCRD San Diego.  Upon completion of Recruiter School he was assigned to 1^st Marine Corps District PSRO1, Garden City, NY.  Sergeant Fox was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in March of 2004.  Staff Sergeant Fox served as a production recruiter and acting SNCOIC for Garden City, NY from 2005 to 2006.  In Fiscal Year 2006 Staff Sergeant Fox received nomination and was awarded meritorious promotion to Gunnery Sergeant. 

On January 2, 2007 he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.  In July 2007 Gunnery Sergeant Fox applied and was approved for the MOS 8412, and became the SNCOIC for Central Sector, PSRO1, 1^st Marine Corps District.  In January 2008, Gunnery Sergeant Fox attended and completed the Career Recruiters Course at MCRD San Diego.   

In March of 2008 Gunnery Sergeant Fox received orders and reported to Recruiter School MCRD San Diego as an instructor.  While serving as an instructor Gunnery Sergeant Fox taught over 1500 students in the large platform classroom.  He was specifically responsible for being the group advisor for 10 groups and graduating 45 Prior Service and 85 non Prior Service Recruiters during his tenure as an instructor.  In addition Gunnery Sergeant Fox served as the SACO for Recruiter School from 2008 to 2011. 

On September 2011 Gunnery Sergeant Fox received orders and reported to 12^th MCD, PSRS 12 to take on the duty as the SNCOIC for Camp Pendleton.  While serving as the SNCOIC for Camp Pendleton, Gunnery Sergeant Fox lead the nation in total joins and Annual Production Rate (APR) during FY12 and FY13.  On March 1, 2013 he was promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant.

On June 1, 2013 Master Sergeant Fox was assigned to PSRS12 Command Group as the Operations Chief.  While serving as the Operations Chief, Master Sergeant Fox was instrumental in the successful mission completion and closeout for FY13 and FY14.

As of July 1st, 2014 Master Sergeant Fox serves as the Recruiter Instructor for Prior Service Recruiting Station 12, 12th Marine Corps District aboard Camp Pendleton, CA.  Master Sergeant Fox’s personal awards include Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2^nd Award) and Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal.  He is married to the former Tarra Robinson of Alexandria, VA on October 24th, 1995.  They live in Menifee, CA and have four sons: Paul Jr. (16), Isaiah (13), Elias (12) and Jeremiah (10).