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LTC Ritchie L. Rhodes
Battalion Commander
Lieutenant Colonel Ritchie L. Rhodes, a native of Mims, Florida, graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor's degree and holds a master's degree from Central Michigan University. He commissioned as a Field Artillery officer in the U.S. Army after completing Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia.
His prior assignments include platoon leader in Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment (3-16 FA), Fort Carson, Colorado, deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; Battery A and Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment (1-7 FA), Fort Riley, Kansas, deploying in support of Operation New Dawn and with the first Regionally Aligned Brigade – Africa. After command, LTC Rhodes participated in the Project Warrior Program, serving as Wolf 11 and Bronco 27B at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. He completed Project Warrior as a Small Group Instructor at the Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, Georgia.
Following promotion to Major, LTC Rhodes served in the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, as the Spartan Brigade Fire Support Officer (FSO), Battalion Executive Officer (XO) of 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment (1-9 FA), and as the Brigade Executive Officer (XO) of the 3rd Infantry Division Artillery (DIVARTY), Fort Stewart, Georgia. While at Fort Stewart, LTC Rhodes deployed in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve in Poland and Germany.
After completing Field Grade Key Developmental (KD) time, LTC Rhodes served as the Executive Officer (XO) to the Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Central Command (ARCENT), 3rd Army Headquarters, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
LTC Rhodes's most recent assignment was as the Field Artillery Lieutenant Colonel career manager at Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky.
His military education includes the U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, Field Artillery Captain's Career Course, and the Command and General Staff College.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Parachutist Badge, and the Combat Action Badge.
CSM Jason Stevens
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
CSM Stevens entered Active Duty in 2000. He attended Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He currently holds two degrees, Associate in General Studies (with honors) and Bachelor in Sports and Health Medicine (Magna Cum Laude). He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Sports and Health Medicine.
CSM Stevens’ past duty assignments include : Cannon Crewmember through Gunner, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Drum, New York (2000 – 2004); Gunner through Howitzer Section Chief, 1st Battalion, 321st Field Artillery, Fort Bragg, North Carolina (2004 – 2007); Section Chief through Platoon Sergeant, 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery, Fort Drum, New York (2007 – 2011); AC/RC Field Artillery Gunnery Advisor, 1st Battalion, 196th Infantry Brigade, Fort Shafter, Hawaii (2011 – 2014); Platoon Sergeant through First Sergeant, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Drum, New York (2014 – 2017); Operations Sergeant, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Drum, New York (2017 – 2018); Senior Military Science Instructor (2018 – 2022); Division Fires Operations Sergeant Major, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, NY (2023 – 2024); DIVARTY Operations Sergeant Major, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, NY (2024 – 2025).
CSM Stevens’ military education includes: Field Artillery Cannon System Qualification Course; Primary Leadership Development Course; Air Assault School; Basic Airborne Course; Combat Lifesaver Course; Mobile Retention Training Course; Basic Noncommissioned Officer’s Course Phase 1 and 2; Heavy Weapons Leaders Course; Mountain Warfare School; Senior Leader’s Course; Unit Armorer Course; Battle Staff Course; Army Basic Instructor Course; Small Group Instructor Course; Field Artillery Master Gunner’s Course; Common Faculty Development Course; University Senior Leaders Course; Rappel Master Course; and Sergeants Major Academy.
CSM Stevens’ awards include Bronze Star Medal (with bronze oak leaf); Meritorious Service Medal (with four bronze oak leaves); Army Commendation Medal (with one silver and one bronze oak leaf); Army Achievement Medal (with one silver and one bronze oak leaf); Good Conduct Medal (8th award); National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with two service stars); Iraqi Campaign Medal (with two service stars); Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (with numeral 5); Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Medal (with numeral 5); NATO (non-Article 5) Medal (with one service star). He was also awarded the Basic Airborne Badge; Air Assault Badge; Expert Marksmanship Badge (with Carbine and Field Artillery suspension apertures), Driver Mechanic Badge (with wheeled vehicle suspension aperture); Mountain Warfare Badge; Master Gunner Badge; Meritorious Unit Citation (with three bronze oak leaves); Chilean Jump Wings; Danish Contingency March Medal; Danish Marksmanship Medal; Norwegian Road March Medal. CSM Stevens is a recipient of the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara and the Prestigious Audie Murphy Association.