US Army Ordnance Corps

Colonel Charles L. Montgomery graduated from the University of Southern, Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi and commissioned through its Army ROTC program. He holds a Master’s of Science in Human Resources Management from Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas; Master’s in Military Arts & Science (MMAS) in Military Operational Art and Science, School of Advanced Military Studies, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; and a Master’s of Strategic Studies, Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

His tactical and operational assignments includes service with: 2nd Armored Calvary Regiment (Fort Polk, Louisiana), 1st Cavalry Division (Fort Hood, Texas); 167th Theater Sustainment Command (Anniston, Alabama); 3rd Infantry Division (Fort Stewart, Georgia); Human Resources Command (Fort Knox, Kentucky); 1st Armored Division (Fort Bliss, Texas); Joint Multinational Readiness Center (Hohenfels, Germany); 1st Infantry Division (Fort Riley, Kansas); and the Combined Arms Command (Fort Leavenworth, Kansas).

His command assignments includes: Brigade Commander, Division Sustainment Brigade (DSB), 1st Infantry Division; Battalion Commander, 1st Armored Division, 123rd Brigade Support Battalion (BSB); Alpha Company Commander, 4th Infantry Division, 704th BSB; Alpha Company Commander, 1st Cavalry Division, 27th BSB.

He has three combat deployments to Iraq, and operational assignments overseas to Korea and Germany. In September 2018, he deployed his battalion to the Republic of Korea as part of the Regional Aligned Force.

Colonel Montgomery's military education includes: Transportation Basic Course, Sustainment Captains Career Course, Command and General Staff College, School of Advanced Military Studies, and the U.S. Air War College.

Colonel Montgomery’s awards and decorations includes: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (one oak leaf cluster), Meritorious Service Medal (six oak leaf clusters), Army Commendation Medal (two oak leaf clusters), Army Achievement Medal (three oak leaf clusters), Military Outstanding Volunteer, Parachutist Badge, and Pathfinder Badge.

He is the recipient of the Order of Saint Christopher, Order of the Spur, and Order of Saint Maurice.

Command Sergeant Major Asgar Kamaludeen was born in Parika, Guyana and later immigrated to Queens, New York in 1995. He entered the Army on February 14, 2001, where he attended and completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, Ga. He graduated Advance Individual Training at Fort Jackson, S.C. as a 91B Wheel Vehicle Mechanic.

CSM Kamaludeen has served in various leadership positions to include, Motor Sergeant, Shop Foreman, Maintenance Control Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, S3 Operations Sergeant, G4 Maintenance Sergeant Major, J4 Sergeant, 173rd Brigade Support Battalion Command Sergeant Major, Italy and most recently as the Command Sergeant Major of U.S. Army Garrison Daegu, South Korea. The highlight of his career has been serving as a First Sergeant for three separate Companies including Forward Support Company, 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion; 2nd Brigade Combat Division, 82nd Airborne Division, D Troop, 1st Squadron,91st Cavalry, 173rd Airborne Brigade; and H Company, 1st Battalion of the 21st Infantry Regiment, 2ndInfantry BCT, 25th Infantry Division. CSM Kamaludeen has deployed on multiple combat, contingency, and humanitarian operations in support of U.S. national interests to Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Iraq, Operation Atlantic Resolve in Eastern Europe, Operation Fearless Guardian in Ukraine, Operation Unified Response Haiti, and Operation Freedoms Sentinel, Afghanistan. CSM Kamaludeen’s awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit , Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (5 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (4 OLC), Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), National Defense Service Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Iraq Campaign Medal (2 Campaign Stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 4), Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 8), NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Italian, German, and Moldavian Parachutist Badges.

He is a graduate of Airborne School, Jumpmaster School, Expert Soldier Badge, Air Assault School, SERE Level C, Battle Staff NCO Course, Operational Contract Support, and all levels of NCOES to include the United State Army Sergeant Major Academy. He assumed the responsibility as the 17th U.S. Army Regimental Ordnance/School Command Sergeant Major.

Command Sergeant Major. Kamaludeen is married and has three children.

CW5 Antwoine Anderson was born and raised in New York. He completed basic training and advanced individual training (AIT) in 1996 and entered the Army as a 63T, Bradley Systems Maintainer. During his 30 years of service, Chief Anderson has been afforded to have many professional experiences and opportunities serving from Platoon to Corps.

Maintenance assignments include: 5-17 Calvary (Mechanized), 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Garry Owen, Korea; 1-10 Field Artillery Battalion (Mechanized), 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division; 2-9 Infantry Battalion (Mechanized), 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea; 1-29 Infantry Regiment, 316 Cavalry Brigade, Fort Benning Georgia; and the Director of Logistics, Area Support Group, Arifjan Kuwait. Following selection and completion to Warrant Officer Candidate school, CW5 Anderson graduated and experienced significant Warrant Officer assignments beginning with serving as the Maintenance Technician for 101st AVN Battalion, 101st IN Division, Fort Campbell KY; Maintenance Technician, HHBN, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss TX; Senior Maintenance Technician, 212th Fires Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss TX; Senior Maintenance Technician, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss TX; Sustainment Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss TX; CASCOM Capabilities Developer, Fort Gregg-Adams VA; 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood TX; Senior OD Logistics WO, 1st Cavalry Division G4, Fort Hood TX; Ordnance Logistics Officer, 13th ACSC Support Operations Officer; 10th Mountain Infantry Division G4, Fort Drum NY, and the Senior Executive Technical Advisor for Capability Portfolio Executive Gound (Combat Platforms) headquartered in Warren, Michigan.

Chief Anderson operational deployment and combat tours include Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom Sentinel, Operation Resolute Support, and Joint Task Force Southern Border.

CW5 Anderson earned an Associate in Liberal Arts and Bachelors of Science degree from Vincennes University. His military schooling includes Basic Training, AIT, Primary Leader’s Development Course (PLDC), Basic Non-Commissioned Officer (BNCOC), and Advance Non-Commissioned Officer Course (ANCOC). He is also a graduate of the Ordnance Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC), Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC), Warrant Officer Intermediate Level Education (WOILE) and the Warrant Officer Senior Service Education Course (WOSSE).

CW5 Anderson’s awards and decorations include Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4OLC), Army Commendation Medal (8OLC), Army Achievement Medal (9OLC), Global War on Terrorism, NATO Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Overseas ribbon (5OLC), NCOPD ribbon (3OLC), Army Service ribbon, Mechanic and Driver Badge. He has also been inducted into the coveted Ordnance “Order of Samuel Sharpe”.