Command Sergeant Major Hector Rodriguezpabon
Command Sergeant Major Hector Rodriguezpabon is a native of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. He enlisted in the United States Army on June 18, 2003, as a 92A Automated Logistical Specialist. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, SC, and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA.
With over 23 years of distinguished service, Command Sergeant Major Rodriguez has served in leadership positions ranging from Team Leader to Battalion Command Sergeant Major. He most recently served as the Command Sergeant Major for the 87th Division Sustainment Support Battalion. His additional duties throughout his career include serving as a Supply Support Activity Warehouse NCOIC, Army Recruiter, Observer/Coach Trainer, Brigade Logistics Service NCO, and Support Operations SGM. His stateside assignments include Fort Cavazos (now Fort Hood), TX; Fort Carson, CO; the Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss, TX, and Fort Stewart, GA. His overseas assignments include Camp Casey, South Korea; Hohenfels, Germany; and Caguas, Puerto Rico, with the San Juan Recruiting Company. He has deployed twice to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and twice to Poland.
Command Sergeant Major Rodriguez’s military education includes the Warrior Leader Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Army Recruiting Course, Senior Leader Course, Observer/Coach Trainer Course, Support Operations Phase II Course, Battle Staff Course, Theater Sustainment Planner Course, SHARP Course, Small Unmanned Aviation System Master Trainer Course, First Sergeant Course, Sling Load Inspection Certification Course, Sergeants Major Course, Sustainment Pre‑Command Course, Battalion Pre‑Command Course, Garrison Pre-Command Course, and Brigade Pre-Command Course.
His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (2 service stars), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (numeral 5), Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon (numeral 6).
Command Sergeant Major Rodriguez holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Trident University International.
Command Sergeant Major Rodriguez is married and has three children. He is a dedicated baseball fan and enjoys running and traveling in his personal time.