[1][2][3] Heritage earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from George Washington University in 1990.

He later received a master's degree in military studies from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College at Marine Corps University and a second master's degree in national security and strategic studies from the Army War College.

[4][5] Heritage served as the commander of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego from 2018 to 2021.

[4] In March 2023, Heritage was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commandant for information of the Marine Corps.

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