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LTC Timothy J. Horn's Biography

LTC Tim Horn graduated from Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management. Upon graduation, LTC Horn enlisted in the Army, and completed Basic Training at Fort Sill, OK and later Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA. In 2004, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Armor branch. As a new 2LT he was assigned as a Platoon Leader in 1-61 CAV, 506th IN, 101st ABN at Fort Campbell, KY. While in the 101st ABN, LTC Horn deployed to Baghdad, Iraq as a Weapons Platoon Leader.

In July of 2007, LTC Horn was selected to attend the Special Forces Qualification Course at Fort Bragg, NC. In 2008, LTC Horn completed the Maneuver Captain’s Career Course (MCCC) in Fort Knox, KY before heading to Fort Bragg, NC. Upon completion of the Special Forces Qualification Course, LTC Horn was assigned as a Special Forces Detachment Commander in 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Campbell, KY. LTC Horn deployed to Iraq, Lebanon, and Afghanistan with 2nd BN, 5th SFG(A) before departing in 2013 to attend Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, CA.

Following completion of NPS in 2015, LTC Horn returned to 5th SFG (A). With 1st BN, 5th SFG (A) LTC Horn deployed to the Middle East on multiple occasions in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE, where he acted in various capacities including the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Syria Operations Officer.

In 2017, LTC Horn was assigned to 1st Special Warfare Training Group at Fort Bragg, NC, as the Group Operations Officer overseeing the Special Forces Qualification Course and advanced training. In 2018, he was assigned to the United States Army Special Operations Command HQ and served as the Vice Chief of Staff. In 2019 LTC Horn was assigned to the Joint Staff at the Pentagon in Washington, DC to serve inside the Joint Staff J-37, Deputy Directorate for Special Operations and Counterterrorism. LTC Horn assumed command of Yakima Training Center on June 16, 2022.


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CSM Shelita R. Jones's Biography

CSM Jones is from Millbrook, Alabama. She enlisted in the Army in 1997 at Fort McClellan, Alabama as a Chemical Operations Specialist. Her assignments include: CBRN Specialist- Fort Campbell, KY; CBRN NCO- Camp Carroll, Korea; Hunter Army Airfield, GA; CBRN Instructor- Fort Jackson, SC; Drill Sergeant- Fort Jackson, SC; Platoon Sergeant- Fort Bragg, NC; First Sergeant- Joint Base Elemendorf- Richardson, AK; Team Sergeant- Aberdeen Proving Ground and Division CBRNE Sergeant Major-Fort Carson, CO. CSM Jones’ military schools include Basic Leader’s Course, Advanced Leader’s Course, Senior Leader’s Course, United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Drill Sergeant School, Master Resilience Course, Jumpmaster, Airborne, and Air Assault Course.

CSM Jones’ awards include Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3OLC), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (5OLC), Army Achievement Medal (4OLC), Army Superior Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (7 knots) National Defense Service Ribbon, Iraqi Campaign Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (5), Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Ribbon (3OLC).

CSM Jones has deployed to Haiti in support of Operation Unified Response, to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn, Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel and Operation Resolute Support. She has been inducted into the prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and the Honorable Order of the Dragon. She has completed her Associate’s degree in General Studies from the University of Phoenix, her Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Excelsior College, and her dual Master’s degree in Human Services with a specialty in Not-for Profit Management from the University of the Rockies and Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialty in Healthcare Management from American Intercontinental University.

Mr. Vance V. Penn, a native of Sharon Springs, KS, assumed the duties of the Deputy Garrison Commander, Yakima Training Center (YTC) in January 2022. In this role he serves as the installations senior civilian and primary advisor to the Garrison Commander on base operations support and installation service delivery. The YTC is the Army’s fifth largest base (encompassing over 500 square miles / 327,000 acres) and is the premier multi-national training facility in the Pacific Northwest.  

Prior to his current position, Mr. Penn served as a Human Resources Specialist (Civilian Personnel) and the Command Workers' Compensation Program Manager (CWCPM) for the Installation Management Command (IMCOM). In this role he served as the principal advisor to the Commanding General (CG) and G1 Senior Executive (SES) on all Workers' Compensation policy management matters. 

Mr. Penn has served across the Army and Navy since 2002. These include: IMCOM Program Manager for the Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP ); Labor and Management Employee Relations Specialist; Civilian Wellness Program Manager; MWR Senior Program Analyst; Director of Soldier & Community Recreation; Director of Morale, Welfare, & Recreation; and U.S. Secret Service liaison. Prior to joining IMCOM Mr. Penn was an Afloat Fitness Director for the U.S. Navy.

An OCS graduate, Mr. Penn served in multiple military leadership roles across the Texas State Guard, 2BN, Texas Maritime Regiment. During Hurricane Harvey, as the Deputy Operations Chief, he oversaw Search and Rescue (SAR) missions covering 325,000 square miles along the Texas coast. Awards include the Texas Medal of Merit, Commanding General's Individual Award, Texas Humanitarian Service Medal, Officer Professional Development Ribbon, and Outstanding Soldier of the Crucible.

Mr. Penn is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army Management and Staff College. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) from The University of West Alabama, a Master of Education (MEd) from Wichita State University, and a Doctorate of Philosophy, Theology (PhD-T) from Thomas Paine Theological College.

Department of Defense awards include: Superior Civilian Service Medal, Meritorious Civilian Service Medal 3x, Commanders Award for Civilian Service 2x, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal, and Army MWR Employee of the Year (Worldwide and Europe).

Mr. Penn is married to the former Renee Waller of Syringa, VA. He is the father of daughter, Drew (23), a flight attendant and graduate of Marion Military Institute, and son, Valen (20), a finance major and football player at Texas State University.
 

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