Charles E. Plouffe was born on June 15, 1996 in Los Angeles, California. He shipped to boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego April 25, 2016 . He graduated on July 22, 2016 and reported to Marine Combat Training (MCT), Camp Pendleton, Calif. on August 2, 2016. Upon completion of MCT on August 26, 2016, he reported to FT Meade, Maryland, for the Basic Public Affairs Specialist Course at the Defense Information School.
He was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal Jan 1, 2017, while at the Defense Information School. He graduated from the Basic Public Affairs Specialist Course January 13, 2016. He then attended the follow-on Electronic Journalism Course which he graduated from February 14, 2017. He then reported to III Marine Expeditionary Force on February 26, 2017. During this tour, he served as a print and photo journalist and Operational Support Team lead. He was then promoted to the rank of Sergeant on February 1, 2019. He then reported to 3rd Marine Air Wing, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, MCAS, San Diego.
