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LTC Jon Roland

Squadron Commander

 
 
LTC Jon Roland originally hails from Maryland and was commissioned as an Armor officer in 2008 through ROTC at the Virginia Military Institute. ​
 
His first assignment was with 2-69 AR, 3BCT, 3rd Infantry Division where he served as a Tank Platoon Leader, Battalion Scout Platoon Leader, and an Assistant Operations Officer. During his time with 2-69 AR, LTC Roland deployed once in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following Maneuver Captain’s Career Course, LTC Roland was assigned to 5-73 CAV, 3BCT, 82nd Airborne Division where he commanded C Troop and deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. 
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Thereafter, LTC Roland earned an advanced degree from Georgetown University, attended the Command and General Staff College, and was subsequently assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). While assigned to the 101st Airborne, he served as the Division Chief of Operations, the 1-75 CAV, 2BCT Executive Officer and Operations Officer, and the Executive Officer to the Division’s Commanding General. LTC Roland also deployed with the Division to Europe in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine. Most recently, LTC Roland served as the Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy in the Pentagon, Washington D.C.
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LTC Roland’s noteworthy decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), and the Meritorious Service Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster). He is also Ranger, Jumpmaster, and Air Assault qualified.​
 

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CSM Jose J. Padilla Guzman Command Sergeant Major

Command Sergeant Major Jose J. Padilla Guzman is a native of Bayamon, Puerto Rico. He graduated from Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH, in 1995. He entered the New Hampshire Army National Guard as a 13Bravo Cannon Crewman in June of 1996 and completed One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Ft Sill, OK. In 2002, CSM Padilla transition to active-duty as a 19K Tank Crewman and completed OSUT at Ft Knox, KY.

CSM Padilla has held numerous leadership positions; Tank Gunner; Tank Commander; Tank Platoon Sergeant; Small Group Leader, Senior Small Group Leader; Operations NCO; Military Science Instructor, Company First Sergeant, and Squadron Operations Sergeant Major.

CSM Padilla assignment includes 3rd Battalion 8th Calvary Regiment, 1st Battalion 12th Calvary Regiment, 3ABCT, 1st Calvary Division, Fort Hood (now known as Fort Cavazos 2023), TX; USA NCOA/DSS, Fort Knox, KY; 1st Battalion 12th Calvary Regiment, 3ABCT, 1st Calvary Division, Fort Hood (now known as Fort Cavazos 2023), TX; United States Army Cadet Command at the University of Puerto Rico (Mayaguez BN); Brutal Company 2nd Battalion 70th Armor Regiment, Hannibal Company 2nd Battalion 70th Armor Regiment, Silver Lion Company HHC BDE 2ABCT, 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, Long Knife, 1st Infantry Division., Fort Riley, KS.

CSM Padilla completed all levels of the NCOPDS. Additional courses attended: Company Commander and First Sergeant Course, Master Resiliency Trainer Course, Equal Opportunity Leaders Course, Total Army Instructor Trainer Course, Small Group Instructor Training Course, Foundation Instructor Facilitator Course, and Battalion Pre-Command Course.

CSM Padilla education includes Command and General Staff College – BA – Leadership Workforce Development. Hesser College – Associate Degree – Criminal Justice.

CSM Padilla awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal (1 OLC); The Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC); The Army Commendation Medal (V device, 5 OLC); the Army Achievement Medal (4 OLC); Army Good Conduct Medal (5th knots), Reserve Component Army Achievement Medal (1 OLC); National Defense Service Medal,  Iraq Campaign Medal (3 Campaign Stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (4th Award), Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon (4th Award), the Combat Action Badge, Air Assault Badge and he is a recipient of the Order of Saint George.