Maj. Jeffrey M. Beeman is the deputy commander for the Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Beeman is originally from San Diego, California. He earned his commission in the Corps of Engineers though Claremont McKenna College Army ROTC. Stationed initially at Fort Benning, Georgia, his first assignment was as a platoon leader for the 362nd Multi-Role Bridge Company, deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon redeployment, he was assigned to the 11th Engineer Battalion, where he served as the Forward Support Company executive officer and later as the battalion plans officer.