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Birthday:
September 15
What unit(s) did you serve in with the 2d Cavalry?
2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment
Where were you stationed?
Fort Lewis, reflagged from 1-25 to 2nd Cav and then moved the whole regiment to Germany and deployed to Iraq
What MOS or job description did you have?
13B Platoon Sergeant also served as Battalion Ammo NCOIC, Master Gunner, Operations SGM, Assistant Logistics Officer, Master Driver, Supply Sergeant, and BN U6
What was your rank/title?
SFC
What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?
from 2006-2010
Tell us a little about your cav days.
FOB Warhorse, Iraq, 2008. The Regimental Tactical Operations Center buzzed with activity, a constant hum of radio chatter and keyboard clicks as we tracked missions and coordinated movements for the 2nd Cavalry Division. I was the assistant ops NCOIC, eyes glued to the screens, when the alarm pierced the air. "Incoming! Incoming!" The ground shuddered as the first rocket slammed into the FOB. Adrenaline surged. Instinct took over. We scrambled into the bunker, heads low, waiting out the barrage. Minutes felt like hours as the thunder of explosions echoed across the compound. The all-clear finally sounded, and we emerged into the dusty haze to assess the damage. The theater—our only place for briefings and rare moments of downtime—was gone, reduced to rubble and twisted steel. Smoke rose in lazy plumes, the chairs scorched and scattered like forgotten memories. The reality hit hard, but relief quickly followed: no one had been inside. Later that night, under the dim light of a hasty replacement tent, we joked that even the rockets hated PowerPoint presentations. But deep down, we knew we’d dodged something more than enemy fire that day. It was a reminder that every moment mattered—on the FOB and outside the wire—and that luck sometimes played as big a role as preparation.
Tell us a little about you now.
I am a retired U.S. Army Artillery veteran and seasoned federal leader, currently serving as an executive leader development program manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With over three decades of leadership experience spanning combat deployments, workforce development, and strategic operations, I'm a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in training, leader development, and process improvement. My men nicknamed me MacGyver early in my Army career because there is, literally, nothing that I can't fix. I love to take things about to see how they work and modify them to make them better, faster, stronger. I've taught college courses as an adjunct professor in leadership and motivation for Central Texas College in Kuwait and Nuclear Technology for Columbia Basin College in Richland, WA. I'm known for my expertise in mentoring, AI integration, and data analytics, I oversee programs impacting thousands across multiple states and territories. I'm a passionate advocate for professional growth and a hands-on problem solver who thrives on helping others unlock their potential. In my downtime, I enjoy traveling, fishing, hiking, and exploring new ideas to enhance human performance. I love to learn, and I stay sharp by diving into topics like leadership innovation, technology, and strategic engagement. My ultimate goal is to rise to the highest levels of government leadership while leaving a legacy as a full-spectrum leader.
Do you have a web site?
Phone number (Optional).
5095727610
Name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find.
Sioeli Lugga (or Luuga), Anthony Wheeler, Ross Gray
Comments
I bet you thought you were going to kick back at Ft. Lewis and get in some of that great, northwest fishing. Next thing you know, you are in the Cavalry and off country hopping and dodging ordnance. Such is the life of a trooper. Thanks for all you have done and continue to do.
Are you a member of the 2d Cavalry Association? It was the first and is the oldest unit specific veteran's organization in the US, established in 1899 by the 2d Cavalry veterans of the war in Cuba. Life membership is absolutely free, all you have to do is visit the 2d Cavalry Association website and sign up. https://www.2dcavalryassociation.com/ We also have grand reunions every two years at different places related to the regiment's history. There is a reunion this April in Tennessee. The 2023 reunion was in Atlanta, during which the 2d Cavalry Association unveiled a monument at Patton Park honoring our 2d Dragoons. Information is on the Association site. Again, welcome aboard. Toujours Pret!