Chain of Command
Cadet Battalion Commander - Elle Franciscus
Cadet Franciscus is a Senior at Vanderbilt University studying Biomedical Engineering. As the Battalion Commander, CDT Franciscus is responsible for everything the Battalion does or fails to do.
Cadet Sergeant Major - JT Off
Cadet JT Off is a Senior at Vanderbilt University studying Public Policy. Cadet Off is responsible for supervising the fitness, standards, discipline, doctrine, and training of the Cadets.
Cadet Executive Officer - Richard Loya
Cadet Richard Loya, the Battalion's Executive Officer, is a Senior at Vanderbilt University, majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. As the Executive Officer, he is responsible for the management of day-to-day activities and staff, freeing the commander to concentrate on strategy.
Cadet Company Commanders - Noah Dnistrian and Jacob Wesson
Cadet Wesson, Alpha Company Commander, is a Senior at Vanderbilt University, studying Neuroscience. Cadet Dnistrian, Alpha Company Commander, is a Senior at Vanderbilt University, studying Economics. As Company Commanders, they are accountable and responsible for the training, discipline, administration, and overall welfare of their companies.
Cadet Company Executive Officers - Charlotte Penberthy and Johnny Yang
Cadet Penberthy, Alpha Company XO, is a Senior at Vanderbilt University studying HOD. Bravo Company XO, Cadet Yang, is a Senior at Vanderbilt University, studying Computer Science. As Company Executive officers, they are res ponsible for the management of day-to-day activities, freeing their respective commanders to concentrate on
strategy.
Platoon Sergeants - Matthew Sinofsky, Nathan Yeh, Keon Pourviseh, Jennifer Son
- Cadet Sinofsky, Alpha Company first Platoon Leader, is a Senior at Belmont University majoring in Media Production. Cadet Pourviseh, Alpha Company second Platoon Leader, is a Senior at Lipscomb majoring in Biology.
- Cadet Yeh, Bravo Company first Platoon Leader is a Senior at Vanderbilt University majoring in History & Political Science. Cadet Son, Bravo Company second Platoon Leader is a Senior at Vanderbilt Univservity majoring in HOD and music.
- As Company Platoon Leaders, they are responsible for developing the cadets. Together, they ensure the health, welfare, and morale of the companies. They are also responsible for planning all training events.
Cadet S1 - Henna Haight
Cadet Haight is a Senior studying at Belmont University, studying Political Science. As the S1, CDT Haight is the principal staff officer for personnel support.
Cadet S2 - James Gierz
Cadet Gierz is the Cadet S2 and is a Graduate Student at Belmont University studying Liberal Studies As the S2, CDT Gierz is the unit's security and intelligence officer.
Cadet S3 Shop- Evan Regan and Marie Harris
Cadet Regan is the S3 and is a Senior at Vanderbilt University studying Economics & Russian. Cadet Marie Harris is the AS3 and is a Senior at Belmont University studying Nursing. As the S3 shop, these cadets are responsible for every aspect of the battalion's operations.
strategy.
Cadet S4 - Savoie Bryce
Cadet Bryce, the Cadet S4, is a Senior at Vanderbilt University, majoring in Molecular Biology & Spanish. Cadet Harris is the Assistant S4 and a Senior at Belmont University studying Nursing. The S4 Shop is in charge of the supplies of the battalion.
Cadet S5 - Hannah Weishaar
Cadet Weishaar is a Senior at Vanderbilt University studying Environmental Science. As the S-5, she is in charge of recruiting and acts as the liaison between the battalion and Vanderbilt University for coordinating external events.
Cadet S6 - Mia Dolan
Cadet Dolani s a Senior at Vanderbilt University, studying Neurosceince. She is in charge of running the battalion's social media platforms, maintaining alumni relations, and maintaining outreach through the use of the Newsletter and website.
Cadre and Staff
Professor of Military Science-Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Peck
LTC Daniel Peck commissioned through ROTC as an Active Duty Field Artillery Officer in 2005. He has served in various training and operational positions through his career, most recently as the Chief of Operations for Human Resources Command in Fort Knox. He has also served with the 82nd Airborne Division (Fort Bragg), the 1st Infantry Division (Fort Riley), Temple University Army ROTC (Philadelphia), 2nd Brigade Army ROTC (Fort Dix), 210th Field Artillery Brigade (Korea). He has deployed to Afghanistan twice, once with the 82nd Airborne and once with the 1st Infantry Division, and Iraq one time, with the 1st Infantry Division. He has spent a majority of his career supporting Infantry units as their Field Artillery liaison and as an Operations Officer.
From earning his Ranger tab and Airborne wings to advancing through the Field Artillery Basic and Captains Career Courses, the Command and General Staff College, and specialized programs like the Tactical Information Operations Course, he has balanced the grit of combat training with the intellectual rigor of leadership development. His time in the Foundational Instructor-Facilitator Course and the Common Faculty Development – Instructor Course also reflects another passion: teaching, mentoring, and shaping the next generation of Army leaders.
He has a Bachelor of Science in Business and Technology Management (Clarkson University), and a Master of Education in Adult and Organizational Development (Temple University).
LTC Peck is married to Dr. Sun H. Peck who is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with appointments in the departments of Biochemistry and Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, and the Nashville Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Assistant Professor of Military Science - LTC Christopher Figueroa
LTC Christopher Figueroa commissioned as a Military Police Officer from the United States Military Academy at West Point. His military education includes the Military Police Basic Officer Leader and Captains’ Career Courses, Command and General Staff College, Special Reaction Team-Phase I, and other functional training courses.
His previous assignments include: Platoon Leader 558th MP Company, Assistant S-3 728th MP Battalion, Logistics Officer 14th MP Brigade, and Company Commander 289th MP Company (The Old Guard). His deployments include: Platoon Leader 558th MP Company (OIF IX-X) and Afghan National Police Operations Officer for Regional Support Command-West (2011-2012).
Following his selection as a Foreign Area Officer, he attended the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center for the Modern Standard Arabic-Basic Course. He then completed his In- Region Training at the Office of Military Cooperation – Bahrain before attending and completing graduate school. Upon graduation, he served as the Security Cooperation Program Manager, followed by Chief of Security Cooperation in the Office of Security Cooperation - Mauritania. He then served as the Advisor Fundamentals OIC at the Combat Advisor Training Course, Military Advisor Training Academy. In September 2024 he began his duties as Assistant Professor of Military Science at Vanderbilt University.
His awards include the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), the Army Achievement Medal (5 OLC), the Air Assault Badge, the Senior Army Instructor Badge, the Order of St. Maurice – Legionnaire, the Order of St. George – Bronze Medallion, and the Maneuver Center of Excellence Officer Instructor of the Quarter.
His civilian education includes an Associates of Arts in Arabic from the Defense Language Institute, a Bachelor of Science in Management from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Science in International Affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Assistant Professor of Military Science - Captain Michael Parks
Captain Michael T. Parks is a native of Perryville, MO . He entered the Army in October 2003 as a n 11B Infantryman. He completed One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, GA and served as a rifleman in the Bastogne Brigade, Fort Campbell, KY. He also served as a Military Police Soldier from 2007-2009, and a CID Special Agent from 2009-2015. Captain Parks earned his commission through a direct appointment in 2015 as an Engineer Officer.
Captain Parks served in a breadth of assignments both as an enlisted Soldier and officer. While assigned to the 170th Military Police Company, Fort Lewis, WA he trained and mentored 450 Iraqi Policemen from the AnahIP District during his deployment to the Anbar Province from 2007-2008. As a CID Special Agent, he served in the US Army Protective Service s Battalion from 2009-2012 as a Protective Services Special Agent, Surveillance Detection Agent, Mission Special Agent in Charge, and Personal Security Officer to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 2012 CPT Parks left active-duty service and joined the US Army Reserve as a CID Special Agent. He served as Drug Suppression Team Chief in the 907th MP DET (CID), Jacksonville, FL and the 399th MP DET (CID), St. Louis, MO. In 2015 he was commission ed as an Engineer Officer in the USAR, and assigned as the Assistant S2 of the 367th EN BN, St. Joseph, MN. He served as a Platoon Leader and Executive Officer in the 350th EN CO (MAC), Bell, CA. In 2019 CPT Parks was selected to join the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program and assigned as the Executive Officer of the 305th EN CO (CLR). Upon completion of the Captains Career Course in 2022, he served as the Engineer Plans Officer and Battalion S3 of the 458th EN BN, Johnstown, PA. In 2024 he was assigned to Vanderbilt University as the Assistant Professor of Military Science.
His military education includes the Warrior Leader Course, Advanced Leader Course, CID Special Agent Course, Protective Services Training Course, Unit Movement Officer and Deployment Planning Course, USAR Training Management Course, Engineer Basic Officer Leader Course, Engineer Captains Career Course, Joint Engineer Operations Course, the USACE Construction Quality Management Course, the Common Faculty Development Instructor Course, and the Military History Instructor Course .
His civilian education includes a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, a master’s degree in theology from Providence College, and a master’s degree in Geological Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal ( 5 ), the Army Achievement Medal ( 6 ), the Army Good Conduct Medal (3), the Army Reserve Achievement Medal ( 2 ), the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon ( 2 ) , and the Oversees Service Ribbon.
He is married to DeAnna Parks , who has been recognized numerous times as an Outstanding Army Spouse for her self-less service and dedication to the Army, its Soldier s , and their families. Together they have four children : Daniella, Meghan, Natalie, and Justin.
Assistant Professor of Military Science - Captain Jade A. Cruz
Captain Jade A. Cruz began her military career in July 2012, she enlisted into the Army Reserve as a CBRN Specialist. She went to Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training in Fort Leonard Wood, MO in the summer of 2013. Cruz’s first unit was the 141st Quartermaster Company out of Tyler, TX.
In January 2014, Cruz enrolled into the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) and contracted into the ROTC early commissioning program. She graduated as salutatorian in December 2015 with an Associate of Science in Physical Science and commissioned into the Army Reserve’s Chemical Corps.
Cruz's first assignment as an officer was a Biological Integrated Detection System (BIDS) platoon leader for the 370th Chemical Company whose headquarters is in Fort Worth, TX and had two Oklahoma detachments in Norman and McAlester. Other positions she served in the 370th were detachment commander, dismounted reconnaissance platoon leader, and company executive officer. During this time, continued her education at Oklahoma State University and graduated in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a minor in Microbiology.
In January 2019, Cruz attended Chemical Basic Officer Leaders Course and graduated top 5 out of 42 in her class. Upon graduation, Cruz sought the opportunity to take command of 334th Chemical Company (BIDS) in Marysville, WA. She took command from February 2020-March 2022. Cruz promoted to Captain in September 2020.
From March 2022-June 2023, Cruz was appointed at the 476th Chemical Battalion’s (S4) Logistics Supervisor in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
From June 2023-July 2024, Cruz commanded the 323rd Chemical Company’s (AS) forward element, based out of Sioux Falls, SD, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom-Spartan Shield based in Camp Buehring, Kuwait.
Upon returning from deployment, Captain Cruz was accepted into the Active Guard Reserve Program.
Her awards and decorations include Army Commendation Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (4th award), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, a 2024 MG William L. Sibert Award recipient, and a 2024 General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award recipient.
Senior Military Science Instructor- Master Sergeant Zachary Rosser
MSG Rosser is a native of Sanford, NC. He entered the Army in November of 2009 as a 14T (Launching Station Enhanced Operator-Maintainer). He attended Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Throughout his military service, he has served in multiple overseas assignments, broadening assignments, and held leadership positions from Squad Leader to First Sergeant.
His duty assignments include Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Bliss, Texas (Crewmember/Squad Leader); deployed to Doha, Qatar in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Camp Carroll, Korea (Squad Leader); Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 6th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Oklahoma (AIT Instructor); Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Bliss, Texas (Launcher Platoon Sergeant/Battery First Sergeant); deployed to Erbil, Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve; Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Regiment, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York (Tactical NCO); Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Okinawa, Japan (Battery First Sergeant), and 7th Brigade, United States Army Cadet Command, Vanderbilt University, Army ROTC, Senior Military Science Instructor.
His military education includes Basic/Advanced/Senior/Master Leaders Course, Army Retention Course, Leadership Development Course, Combat Lifesaver Course, Master Fitness Trainer Course, Combatives Level 1 & 2, Master Resilience Trainer Course, Equal Opportunity Leader Course, Cadre Trainer Course, Basic Instructor Course, Sexual Harassment Assault Response Prevention Foundation Course, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Enhanced Operator Course, and the First Sergeant/Commander Course. His civilian education includes an Associates of Arts Degree in General Studies from Central Texas College.
MSG Rosser is a member of the Prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara. His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (1OLC), the Army Commendation Medal (7OLC), the Army Commendation Medal w/C-Device, the Army Achievement Medal (9OLC), Meritorious Unit Citation Medal (1OLC), Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal w/2-Campain Stars, Korean Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon w/Numeral 4, Army Good Conduct Medal w/4-Knots, Basic Army Instructor Badge, Senior Army Instructor Badge, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and the Oversees Service Ribbon w/Roman Numeral 4.
He is married to Tricia Rosser, who is a recipient of the Order of Molly Pitcher, awarded for her selfless service and dedication to the community, the ADA Branch, and Soldiers and their families. Together, they have six children: Amelia, Zachary II, Jacob, Jeffrey, Alydia, and Jesse-Azariah.
Military Science Instructor- Sergeant First Class Obie Carswell
Sergeant First Class Obie C. Carswell is a Military Science Instructor and Operations Sergeant for Vanderbilt University Army ROTC.
Sergeant First Class Carswell is from Morganton, North Carolina and entered the United States Army on 06 July 2006. He completed One Station Unit Training as a 12B, Combat Engineer, at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
Sergeant First Class Carswell’s assignments include the following: Platoon Sergeant, Bravo Company, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Campbell, KY; Operations Sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Campbell, KY; Squad Leader, Bravo Company, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Campbell, KY; Drill Sergeant, Alpha Company, 43rd Adjutant General Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Drill Sergeant, Charlie Company, 35th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Drill Sergeant, Delta Company, 787th Military Police Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Squad Leader, 62ndSapper Company, 4th Engineer Battalion, Ft Carson, CO; Team Leader, 62nd Sapper Company, Ft Carson, CO; Driver, 569th Engineer Company, Ft Carson, CO.
Sergeant First Class Carswell has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn.
Sergeant First Class Carswell has completed numerous military schools and courses includingthe Master Educators Course, Common Faculty Development – Instructor Course, Equal Opportunity Leader Course, Sapper Leaders Course, Urban Mobility Breacher Course, United States Army Drill Sergeant School, Air Assault School, and Rappel Master. His Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Education includes Combat Engineer Senior Leaders Course, Combat Engineer Basic Leader Course, and Warrior Leaders Course. Sergeant First Class Carswell has earned certificates from Western Kentucky University in OrganizationalLeadership, and Interactive Training Design.
His awards and decorations include the Naval and Marine Corp Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (4 OLC), Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Air Assault Badge, Drivers Badge (wheeled), and Valorous Unit Award.
Sergeant First Class Carswell is married to his wife Christina and they have four children.
Military Science Instructor- Sergeant First Class Corey Poindexter
Sergeant First Class Corey D. Poindexter l is a Military Science Instructor for Vanderbilt University Army ROTC.
SFC Corey Poindexter was born in Brewton, Alabama, on May 20, 1991. He grew up in Evergreen, AL, and graduated from Hillcrest High School in 2009. He attended Alabama, University and Troy University from 2009-2010. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in May 2010 and attended One Station Unit Training as a 21B Combat Engineer in Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
SFC Poindexter has served in several positions, including Vehicle Driver, Team Leader, Squad Leader, Drill Sergeant, Senior Drill Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant. He is currently serving as a Military Science Instructor at Vanderbilt University
SFC Poindexter has completed two combat rotation to Afghanistan, and he has been stationed at Fort Campbell, KY, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Fort Jackson, SC, Fort Bragg, NC, Nashville TN, and overseas at Fort Wainwright, AK
His military education includes Master Leader Course, Airborne School, Jumpmaster School, Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course, Senior Leaders Course, Equal Opportunity Leaders Course (EOL), Master Resilience Training (MRT), Drill Sergeant School, Engineer Explosive Ordnance Clearance Agent (EEOCA), Urban Mobility Breaching, Advanced Leader Course (ALC), Advanced Situational Awareness Basic (ASAB), Unit Prevention Leader Course (UPL), Dual Sensor Mine Detector, Combative Level 1&2, Air Assaults School and Basic Leader Course. He has completed 78 credit hours towards his Bachelor of Science of Religion.
His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal (5th Award); Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award); Meritorious Unit Commendation (2nd Award); Good Conduct Medal (4th Award); National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (4th Award); Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon (2nd Award); NATO Medal; Certificates of Achievement (2nd Award); Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Combat Action Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge; Air Assault Badge; Driver and Mechanic Badge, Expert Marksmanship Badge; the Engineer Steel Order of the DeFleury Medal and is a recipient of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Medallion.
SFC Poindexter is married to his devoted wife, Shanita Poindexter, for 9 years, and together, they have a seven-year old daughter, Briley Poindexter.
Military Science Instructor- Mr. Ethan Orr
Mr. Ethan Orr enlisted into the Tennessee Army National Guard in 1994 with the 30th Quartermaster Battalion as a Signal Support Soldier, later transferring to the Alabama National Guard’s 20th Special Force Group. After six years with the National Guard, in 2000, he commissioned into the Field Artillery (FA) through ROTC program at Alabama A&M University.
His assignments include 1/15th FA, 2nd ID at Camp Casey, Korea as a Company Fire Support Officer; Fire Direction Officer and Platoon Leader with 1/321st FA (Airborne), XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery; Assistant S3 and Battery Commander for B/3-319th FA in the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, NC; 2/315th FA Training Support Battalion (TSBN) at Fort Dix, NJ; Brigade Fire Support Officer and 1/82nd FA’s Operations Officer with the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. After completing the Command and General Staff College, Mr. Orr served in the J37 Training and Exercise Branch, United States Forces Korea; Assistant Professor Military Science at Norwich University. His final assignment was with the United States Forces Command’s (FORSCOM) as the Ground Liaison Officer to Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB and the US Air Warfare Center, Nellis AFB, completing his service as the Desk Officer for US Army Warfighter Exercises.
Overseas assignments include Taszar, Hungary, three years in the Republic of Korea, three years in Iraq and Kuwait in support of Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn/Spartan Shield.
Formal Education include a BS in Business-Marketing from the University of Alabama-Huntsville, a Master of Business Administration-Marketing from Columbia Southern University, and a Master of Arts in Military History from Norwich University. Military education includes the Mountain Warfare Course (Summer), Basic Airborne and Jump Master course, Artillery Basic and Advanced Officer Course, the Command & General Staff College, and Military Historian course.
Mr. Darrell Thompson
Mr. Darrell Thompson is currently serving as the Human Resource Technician for Vanderbilt University AROTC, he can be reached by phone at (615) 343-7616 office, (615) 389-3247 cell or by email at darrell.thompson@vanderbilt.edu.
Mr. Thompson joined the “Go Gold” Battalion in May of 2018 after serving as the Marketing and Advertising Manager for 7th Brigade Army ROTC HQ. Mr. Thompson has been with cadet Command for ten years since his retirement from active duty (US Army) with 21 years of service to his country. During his career, he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant (MSG).
Mr. Thompson’s duty positions while on active duty included: Senior Military Science Instructor, Army ROTC (Tennessee Tech University), Platoon Sergeant, US Army Recruiter, TOW Anti-Tank Missile crew instructor, Equal Opportunity Officer, TOW Master Gunner Course Instructor, Squad Leader, and Track Vehicle Operator. Mr. Thompson’s assignments included 1/327th IN, and 1/502nd IN, Fort Campbell, KY, 2/29th IN, Fort Benning, GA, 1/503rd IN, Camp Casey Korea, 1/15th IN, Kitzingen, Germany, Iraq and Wichita, KS.
Mr. Thompson, is a graduate of the Recruiting Operations Officers Course, Human Resources Assistant course, Advanced NCO Course, Equal Opportunity course, US Army Recruiting/Retention course, Basic NCO Course, Primary Leader Development course, TOW master Gunner course, Instructor Trainer Course, Master Fitness Course, US Army Airborne School, and US Army Air Assault School. Mr. Thompson is a graduate of the University of Louisville with a Bachelor’s degree in education. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in Organizational Development and Leadership.
Mr. Thompson has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; Recruiter Ring; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Defense Service Ribbon; Global War on Terrorism Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) and earned the Expert Infantry Badge (EIB).
Mr. Thompson’s Civilian awards include the 2014 Brigade Civilian of the Year and the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service.
Mr. Bruce D. Bradley
Mr. Bradley is currently serving as the Supply Technician for Vanderbilt AROTC. He can be reached by phone at (615) 322-8556, or by email at bruce.d.bradley@vanderbilt.edu
His previous assignments include Logistics Management Specialist, Logistics Management Specialist (Ammo), and Squad Leader, C Company, 1st Battalion, 3d US Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard (TOG).
Mr. Bradley is a graduate from Ammo Hazmat Course, Six Sigma, Advance Noncommissioned Officer's Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer's Course, Unit Supply Specialist Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, Unit Prevention Leader Course, Leadership Development Course, Airborne School, Jungle Survival Course, Ranger Indoctrination Program, Infantry Combat Basic Course.
Additionally, he graduated with an Associate's Degree in Business from Calhoun College, and a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems from Columbia College, Columbia MO.
Mr. Kenneth Walden
Mr. Bradley is currently serving as the Supply
Mr. Kenneth W. Walden is currently serving as the Administrative Assistant for Vanderbilt AROTC. He can be reached by phone at (615) 322-8550, or by email at kenneth.w.walden@vanderbilt.edu
Mr. Walden joined the “Go Gold” Battalion as an Administrative Assistant in March of 1997 after his retirement from active duty military with 22 years of service to his country. During his career, he achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC).
He began his career in the Army as an enlisted Soldier in the branch of Field Artillery and after his initial enlistment changed his branch to administration. SFC Walden entered the Army in 1975. He attended Basic Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
SFC Walden's assignments include Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Fort Campbell, Kentucky; United States Army Detachment, Izmir, Turkey; Headquarters and Headquarters Company Division Support Command, Fort Campbell, Kentucky; Headquarters Company, 8th United States Army, Yongsan, Korea; 86th Evacuation Hospital, Fort Campbell, Kentucky; United States Army MEDDAC, Fort Campbell, Kentucky; 23rd Area Support Group, Camp Humphreys, Korea, and Vanderbilt University Army ROTC Detachment, Nashville, Tennessee.
His military schooling includes the Inspector General Orientation Course; Advanced Noncommissioned Officer's Course; Senior Leadership Refresher Course; Primary Leadership Development Course; Battalion Training Management Course; SIDPERS Unit Level Training Course and Field Artillery Basic Course.
His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal 8th Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Good Conduct Medal 7th Award.