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Commander
COL Andrew K. Sinden
Colonel Andrew K. Sinden graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology as a Distinguished Military Graduate and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in Infantry in 2001. His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, a Masters of Military Operational Art and Science from the Air Command and Staff College, and a Masters of Strategic Science from the Army War College.
His first assignment was with 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment at Fort Carson, Colorado where he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Following the Infantry Captain's Career Course, he served as a Senior Platoon Trainer in 2nd Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment, Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course, Fort Benning, Georgia, and then as the logistics officer for 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. In September 2008, Colonel Sinden assumed command of B Troop, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment in Afghanistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Following Troop Command, Colonel Sinden served as the Executive Officer of 2nd Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment at Fort Benning, Georgia and then attended the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Colonel Sinden then moved to Fort Stewart, GA where he served as a Plans Officer in the 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters, as the Executive Officer of 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, as the Executive Officer of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and as the Secretary of the General Staff in the 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters.
Colonel Sinden served as the Professor of Military Science at North Carolina State University and then took command of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Johnson, LA. While commanding 2-2 IN, he deployed in support of the US Border Patrol on the South West border and in support the United States Military Academy’s Cadet Summer Training. Colonel Sinden then served as the 10th Mountain Division Operations Officer (G3) deployed forward at the Headquarters, Resolute Support Mission, Afghanistan. Following the end of the Resolute Support Mission, he served as the Chief, Live Fire Division, JRTC Operations Group at Fort Polk, LA. After graduating from the US Army War College, he most recently served as the Chief of the Future Operations Division within the Operations Directorate of US Central Command.
Command Sergeant Major
CSM Jeremy S. Brannan
Command Sergeant Major Brannan entered the United States Army in July 1998 and completed One Station Unit Training (OSUT) as an Infantryman at Ft. Benning, Georgia.
Command Sergeant Major Brannan’s duty assignments include: Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Airborne Battalion Combat Team (ABCT) Vicenza, Italy; Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment (AIR) Ft. Bragg, North Carolina; Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 329th Infantry Regiment, Ft. Benning, Georgia; Eagle Company and Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany; Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, Ft. Jackson, South Carolina; Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, Ft. Stewart, Georgia; 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, Ft. Bliss, Texas; 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, Ft. Benning, Georgia and 1st Battalion, 306th Infantry Regiment, Ft. Stewart, Georgia. His previous assignment was with the 197th Infantry Brigade, Ft. Moore, Georgia.
Command Sergeant Major Brannan has deployed twice with the 82nd Airborne Division. He deployed in February 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) I with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment. He deployed again with Charlie Company in July 2005 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) IV. Command Sergeant Major Brannan also deployed with Eagle Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment in June 2010 in support of OEF X.
Command Sergeant Major Brannan has held numerous leadership positions including: Team Leader, Squad Leader, Weapons Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, Operations Sergeant Major, Battalion Command Sergeant Major and Brigade Command Sergeant Major.
Command Sergeant Major Brannan’s military education includes: Basic Airborne Course, Drill Sergeant Course, Basic Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Senior Leaders Course, First Sergeant Course, Jumpmaster Course, Ranger School, and the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (Class 67).
Command Sergeant Major Brannan’s awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (6th Award), Army Commendation Medal (5th Award), Army Achievement Medal (4th Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (8th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal (with Bronze Service Star), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with two Campaign Stars), Iraq Campaign Medal (with two Campaign Stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 5), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 4), NATO Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Parachutist Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Tunisian Parachutist Badge, Italian Parachutist Badge, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, recipient of the Order of Saint Maurice, and the Ranger Tab