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LTC Walter J. Biner

Battalion Commander

In 2007, LTC Walter J Biner was commissioned as an Armor Officer through ROTC at the University of Massachusetts. Following completion of the Armor Officer Basic Course at Fort Knox, Ky, he was assigned to 1st Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment from 2008-2012 as a Platoon Leader and Squadron S4, deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2010-2011.
 
After completion of the Captains Career Couse in 2013 at Fort Moore (then Benning), GA, LTC Biner moved to Fort Stewart, GA, where he served as the Rear Detachment S3 for 1st Brigade, 3d Infantry Division, Assistant S3 for 2-7 IN, Commander of C Company and later HHC 2-7 IN, and as Aide-de-Camp for the Commanding General of the 3d Infantry Division. As a Company Commander LTC Biner deployed to Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
 
In 2017 LTC Biner received acceptance into the Olmsted Scholar Program with assignment to Stockholm, Sweden. This assignment included duty in Washington DC at the Defense Language Institute - Washington for language training and attending Command and General Staff College at Fort Eisenhower (then Gordon).
 
In 2020 the Biners returned to the 3d Infantry Division, where LTC Biner served as the Squadron Operations Officer and Executive Officer of 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 3d Infantry Division. During this assignment LTC Biner deployed to the Republic of Korea as an assigned Regionally Aligned Force, and to Germany as the Immediate Response Force in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
 
In 2022 LTC Biner and family moved to Münster, Germany, where he was assigned to the 1st German-Netherlands Corps J7 responsible for exercise design, training objective development, and Combat Readiness Evaluation support. While in this assignment, he also served as the deputy US Senior National Representative.
 
Most recently, LTC Biner served as the 3d Infantry Division Assistant Chief of Staff- G5. He is currently the Commander of 3rd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment.
 
LTC Biner’s military education includes Armor Officer Basic Course, Maneuver Captain’s Career Course, Command and General Staff College, the NATO Exercise Planners Course, and NATO Combat Readiness Evaluation Course (CREVAL). LTC Biner holds a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Massachusetts, and a master’s degree in War Studies from the Swedish Defense University, Stockholm, Sweden. His major awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Combat Action Badge. He is a graduate of the Ranger Course, Basic Airborne Course, and Air Assault Course.
 

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CSM Samuel J. Alter

Battalion Command Sergeant Major

 

CSM Samuel J. Alter is originally from Florence, CO. He enlisted in the United States Army in August 2001.  He attended One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Knox, KY where he was awarded the Military Occupation Specialty of Calvary Scout (19D).

CSM Alter’s assignments and duty positions include: HHC 1st BN 4th Infantry Regiment, DIV Recon Platoon Hohenfels, Germany (Dismounted Scout), C Troop 2nd Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment Ft. Carson, CO (Team Leader), A Troop 6th Squadron 4th Cavalry Regiment Ft. Hood, TX (Section Leader), HHC Garrison Ft. Hood, TX (Section Sergeant/ In-processing NCO), D Company 2nd Battalion 13th Infantry Regiment Ft. Jackson, SC (Drill Sergeant/ Senior Drill Sergeant), Fitness Training Unit 120th AG Battalion Ft. Jackson, SC (Senior Drill Sergeant), B Troop 1st Squadron 75th Cavalry Regiment Ft Campbell, KY (Platoon Sergeant/ First Sergeant), The Sabalauski Air Assault School 101st Airborne Division (First Sergeant), Indiana University of Pennsylvania ROTC Pennsylvania (Senior Military Science Instructor SMSI), Sergeant Majors Academy Class 71, Fort Bliss, TX, and most recently 1st Battalion 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany (Operations Sergeant Major).

CSM Alter’s deployments include Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005-2006 (OIF III); Operation Enduring Freedom 2008-2009 (OEF); Operation Inherent Resolve 2016-2017 (OIR).

CSM Alter’s military and civilian education includes Combat Life Savers Course, Basic Leaders Course, Advance Leaders Course, Senior Leaders Course, Sergeant Majors Academy, Drill Sergeant School, Master Resilience Trainer Course, Army Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response Program, Armor Reconnaissance Course, Joint Fire Powers Course, Commander and First Sergeants Course, Battalion Pre-Command Course, Air Assault School, Rappel Master Course and Army Pathfinder School. CSM Alter also has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Leadership and Workforce Development from US Army Command & General Staff College, and he is continuing his education in Safety Science and Occupational Health.

CSM Alter’s awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal (2 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal ( 4 OLC), Army Commendation Medal with Valor;  Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1 campaign star), Iraqi Campaign Medal (2 campaign stars), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 5, Armed Forces Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon numeral 5; NATO Medal, Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal. His badges include Drill Sergeant Badge, Combat Action Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Air Assault Badge, Driver Badge (wheeled vehicle), and Expert Marksmanship Badge, and the German Schutzenschnur Foreign Marksmanship Badge (Silver). He is also a recipient of the United States Cavalry and Armor Association Order of Saint George Bronze Medallion.