Instructor Badge

CW5 Jeremy Light distinguished himself through exceptionally meritorious service during 29 years of service to the United States Army. CW5 Light’s technical competence, superb leadership skills, and tremendous devotion to duty have contributed immeasurably to every unit he served with throughout his career. He has served with distinction in ever increasing positions of responsibility, culminating as the Senior Ordnance Logistics Officer for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and United States Army, Europe.

Performed duties of an SGL assigned to the Basic Leader Course (BLC) for the Fires Center of Excellence (FCOE). Served as the subject matter expert for all Course Management Plan (CMP) and Programs of Instruction (POI,) training and maintaining instructor certification. Responsible for the wellbeing, safety, professional development, and training of 16 Soldiers on a 22-day recurring cycle, performing nine cycles a year. During my tenure as a BLC SGL, I achieved numerous accomplishments and achievements. Received enormous praise from the United States Sergeants Major Academy (USAMA) for renovation of a Training Support Package (TSP) that was implemented across BLCs for the entire Army. Hand-picked as NCO of the Month for September 2015, selected

For more than three decades, Army Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) were part of an era of fast promotions through the NCO ranks, with some Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) seeing Soldiers make the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC) with six to seven years time in service (TIS). Since the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, the United States military was facing a challenge that produced two separate operations simultaneously in the same region of the world which called for thousands of additional service members, especially in the ranks of NCOs. While “fast tracking” was great for the individual, it left many enlisted Soldiers, as well as Officers angry and frustrated with the lack of knowledge these young NCOs were demonstrating when it came to basic Soldiering tactics and techniques. This stems from the decades old Sergeant and Staff Sergeant promotion boards, lack of leadership time, as well as lack of diversity within major Army Component Commands (COCOMS).

Sgt Francis is currently serving 20 plus years of military service, 6 years Reservist as a Marine Engineer, and 14 years Reg Force as an Aerospace Telecommunication Systems technician. He has vast experience in the CAF training system with six years at CFB Kingston as an POET instructor, course director, and an ATIS Training Standards supervisor; maturing young technicians in their selected careers.

Over his 24 year career, Master Sergeant Perez has distinguished himself through exceptionally meritorious service in a succession of positions of great importance and responsibility to the Army from October 2006 to September 2016, culminating as the Medical Operations Sergeant and Chief Medical NCO, 1st Calvary Division 's (1CD) Surgeon Section for the past 36 months. His previous positions of significant leadership include First Sergeant and Senior Practical Nurse, Ground Ambulance Company, 65th Medical Brigade, Korea; First Sergeant and Chief Clinical NCO, United States Army Medical Department Activity (USAMEDD), West Point, New York; Chief Medical NCO, Border Transition Team, 3rd Infantry Division (FWD), Operation Iraqi Freedom; Senior Training Development Writer, Army Medical Department Center and School.

The 120th Engineer Battalion consists of 8 companies with an assigned strength of 725 Soldiers. He currently oversees more than 20 active construction and improvement projects at Camp Gruber, Broken Arrow and Muskogee Armed Forces Reserve Centers and throughout the State of Oklahoma. LTC Ostervold’s leadership and dedication is unwavering. He personally developed and mentored subordinates within his span of control to improve on all soldier and engineering requirements. During his short time as the Battalion Commander, LTC Ostervold has been able to increase the retention of quality engineer soldiers through realistic and meaningful Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training. LTC Ostervold has increased the overall strength of the Battalion by over 6% (42 Soldiers) by aggressively recruiting Soldiers that have a passion to serve their country in the Oklahoma National Guard and learn a valuable skill set as an Army

Petty officer Gray has distinguished himself in the performance of his duities and is most deserving of his first Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for actions during the period from July 2013 to 2015, while assigned to U.S. Naval Construction Battalion One as an Equipment Operator, and Dispatcher. Petty Officer Gray quickly earned the respect and admiration of both his superior and subordinates with his eargerness to qualify on all required licensing for command tasking ahead of schedule in order to assume greater responsibilitys which greatly benefitted and supported command mission. He attained excellent rating knowledge, sound leadership abilities, and exceptionally strong work ethics. He has without doubt provided professionalism

Rank 3: Cpl Anderson leads the way by instructing defensive tactics during sustainment training. SNM is highly mature when conducting infront of other Marines. SNM was the only NCO that helped

Submission for award based on Petty Officer Brewer's upcoming retirement after completing 20 years active military service. For meritorious service as N2 Departmental Leading Petty Officer at U.S. Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Far East Detachment, Diego Garcia from January 2015 to April 2016. Her resourcefulness, decisiveness and management skills directly contributed to the highly successful performance of her personnel and the success of the Command. Specific accomplishments include:

I was well positioned to execute the duties as Maintenance Control Safe for Flight Chief through two arduous detachments and work up cycles. I surpassed all expectations up and down my chain of command and was awarded appropriately for my leadership actions. I thrive on the opportunities to lead while providing mentorship and guidance to Sailors and Marines alike. My record of accomplishments as a professional, leader, manager and mentor exemplifies the traits required and will ensure my success if selected.

SGT Guarino exemplified technical, tactical skill and ability as the IMO support for the 335TH SC(T) Commander's Conference from 17-20 September 2015. SGT Guarino displayed outstanding initiative in the set up and wiring of the G3 Classroom and implemented wireless Internet service in the Drill Hall for attendees of the Commander's Conference. SGT Guarino's dedication to the mission was demonstrated throughout the Commander's Conference. His actions set the standard for his Soldiers to

SPC Espinoza was part of four 25th Infantry Division's Lightning Forge exercise, where he was essential to the delivery of over 600 pallets of Class I, II, IV, V, and IX, completed it safely and without loss or damage to the equipment. This action heightened the BDE accumulative skills and ability to act swiftly. SPC Espinoza’s dedicated his personal time to share his technical skills and experience to help his NCO's train newly assigned Soldiers, improving their training on motor pool operations and unit

Recognized for incredible attention to detail and hard work during Change of Command inventories being awarded the Army Achievement Medal. Selected to perform duties as Ceremony Usher NCOIC and Funeral Detail NCOIC due to my attention to detail. Selected as MICO Team Leader and responsible for the health, welfare, and morale of 2 Paratroopers resulting in 1 Paratrooper re-enlisting. Participated in one Brigade exercise All American in which the Trojan Spirit, Trojan Lite, and Prophet Spiral were kept fully operational allowing for increased mission readiness throughout the Brigade and subordinate Battalions. Selected to attend the Trojan Spirit Operators Course over peers and more senior Noncommissioned Officers graduating at the top of the

SPC Bradley exceeded the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 96.43 grade point average earning Commandants Lists recognition. He exemplifies the qualities necessary for leaders to lead, develop, and achieve in today's operational environment. He passed all evaluations on the first time and demonstrated a complete understanding of all subjects. His superior writing abilities are something more predominantly found in a more experienced NCO. He was capable of articulating himself so that everyone could understand the mission. This ability was evident during both his garrison and tactical leadership evaluations. SPC Bradley technical and tactical proficiency was paramount

CSC Espinoza is an exemplary team leader. He diligently worked with Base Boston’s Area Housing Office and all SECNY Divisions to put in execution a plan that he developed to re-assign more than 40 Permanent party, transient and duty rooms. His efforts resulted in expediting the completion of the first 3 phases of the $3.2 million HVAC upgrade system project. . Also CSC Espinoza worked with the recruiting office in South Orange during a career fair in Montclair State University. During the event CSC Espinoza interact with more than 300 students. CSC Espinoza partnership with the recruiting office allowed all the attendants to have a clear idea what the US Coast Guard can offer to all future recruits. As an instrumental member of the SECNY Chief