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LCDR Gardner enlisted in the USMC Delayed Entry Program in 2004, and transitioned into the Platoon Leaders Course while attending Florida State University where earned a Bachelor's in Information Technology (Security/Healthcare focused). In 2007, he then enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. He served half of his career conducting counter drug operations and law enforcement in the Caribbean. From 2012-2015 he was selected to be the Executive Officer for the USCG Ceremonial Honor Guard in Washington DC working directly for President Barack H Obama and VP Joseph R Biden.
After serving in DC, he was selected for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program through the University of Nebraska Medical Center. There he earned another Bachelor's degree, along with a Master's degree in Medical Science.
From 2018 till 2025 he served at the USCG Academy Medical clinic as the Outpatient Director and senior medical officer. He spent two years as an Associate Professor teaching a variety of medical science classes for cadets seeking pre-med education.
Lieutenant Commander Gardner retired Honorably in 2025 after two decades of service, and now serves as a Full-time Hospitalist for Westerly Hospital and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. He is also a Masters in Healthcare Administration canditate with New York University.
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365 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT 06320
Phone: (860) 442-0711 ext. 3064
Fax: (860) 444-5114
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