Commander
COL Samuel "Joe" Nirenberg
Col. Joe Nirenberg graduated from the University of South Florida in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and commissioned as a Field Artillery second lieutenant through the university’s ROTC program. He holds a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, a Master of Arts in Management and Leadership from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, and a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
His previous assignments include Field Artillery Branch Chief, United States Army Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky; Commander, 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas; Chief of Targeting, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Spain, Valencia, Spain; and Operations Officer, 1st Armored Division Artillery, Fort Bliss, Texas. He has served in additional key and developmental assignments at the company and field grade levels at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; Fort Sill, Oklahoma; and Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
Col. Nirenberg’s combat deployments include tours in Iraq (2004, 2007-2008) and Qatar (2011-2012, 2013).
His military education includes successful completion of the Field Artillery Officer Basic and Captains Career Courses, College of Naval Command and Staff and the United States Army War College.
Col. Nirenberg’s awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (1 OLC), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (2 Campaign Stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals, Humanitarian Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 3), Combat Action Badge, and Parachutist Badge.
Command Sergeant Major
CSM Brandon L. Morey
Command Sgt. Maj. Brandon Morey joined the Army in July 2000 as a 13B cannon crew member.
He most recently served as the battalion command sergeant major for the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment. His previous assignments include Cannon Crew Member through Platoon Sergeant, C, B and A Battery’s, 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; Small Group Leader, III Corp NCO Academy, Fort Hood; Platoon Sergeant and Master Gunner, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York; Senior Observer Controller, 2nd Battalion, 410th Field Artillery, Camp Shelby, Mississippi; Battery First Sergeant (Bravo Battery, HHB), 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; Headquarters Battery First Sergeant, 4th Battalion, 1st Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Fort Benning, Georgia; Student, United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, Texas; Operations Sergeant Major, 4th Infantry Division Fires, Fort Carson, Colorado; Division Artillery Operations Sergeant Major for the 4th Infantry Division Artillery, Fort Carson, Colorado.
Command Sgt. Maj. Morey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Workforce Development from the Command and General Staff College and an associate degree in general studies from Central Texas College. His military schooling includes the Echelons Above Brigade Airspace Course, United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Joint Firepower Control Course, Airborne, Security Force Assistance Advisor Course, Battle Staff, Master Fitness Trainer Course, Observer Controller Academy, Combat Life Saver Course, Military Assistance Security Advisor Course, Air Assault, Senior Leaders Course, Combatives Level 1, Advanced Leaders Course, Small Group Instructor Course, Basic Leaders Course, and NBC Course.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (3 Awards), Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (6 Awards), Army Commendation Medal (V Device), Army Commendation Medal (8 Awards), Army Achievement Medal (5 Awards), Army Good Conduct Medal (7 Awards), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2 Stars), Iraqi Campaign Medal ( 4 Stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (5 Awards), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (6 Awards), NATO Medal (2 Awards), Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.