CSM Eric P. Guevara
CSM Eric P. Guevara is a native of Chino, California and he enlisted in the Army in June 2001 and attended Infantry OSUT at Fort Moore, GA where he graduated as a distinguished honor graduate. CSM Guevara has served as an Infantry Rifleman, Grenadier, SAW Gunner, Scout Platoon Team Leader, Sniper Squad Leader, Pre-Ranger School Instructor, Ranger School Instructor, SBCT Platoon Sergeant, IBCT Scout Platoon Sergeant, BN S3 NCOIC, BDE S3 NCOIC, Cavalry Troop 1SG, Operations Sergeant Major, Brigade Tactical Department Sergeant Major at West Point, and Command Sergeant Major of the Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course (IBOLC). His assignments include Fort Moore, Georgia, Dahlonega, Georgia, Fort Irwin, California, West Point, New York, and Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. He has also deployed a total of four times to Afghanistan and Iraq.
CSM Guevara’s military education includes Airborne School, Ranger School, Combat Lifesaver Course, Sniper School (Top Gun), Equal Opportunity Leader Course, Air Assault School, Rappel Master School, F.R.I.E.S. Master Course, Tactics Certification Course, Instructor Certification Course, Cavalry Leaders Course, Combative Level 1 Course, Jump Master School, Pathfinder School, Military Mountaineering Course, Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention Program Course, the Canadian Pathfinder Course (torch not awarded), and has completed all levels of NCO development, to include the Sergeant Major Academy (Commandants list). His civilian education includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Leadership from American Military University (Summa Cum Laude) and is currently pursuing his MBA through Liberty University.
CSM Guevara’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (4th award), Army Commendation Medal (3rd award), Army Achievement Medal (4th award), Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Pathfinder Badge, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Air Assault Badge, El Salvador Jump Wings, German Schützenschnur (Gold), and the Order of Saint Maurice.
CSM Guevara is married and has six children.