SSG Brayden Beam is currently assigned as the NCOIC of NASAMs Team 12, 3rd Squad, Shooter Battery, 2nd Platoon, 1-174 Air Defense Artillery Regiment.  His team was nominated for the MDAA award by his Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant.  SSG Beam has been an integral piece to the success of the unit’s current mission.  His

1LT Vantress is currently assigned as a Tactical Control Officer (TCO) for the HHB Battery at the Joint Air Defense Operations Center (JADOC) in support of Operation: Noble Eagle (ONE). For additional duty, 1LT Vantress is serving as the Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of the M4 Zero Range at Fort Walker, Virginia, and is the schedule manager

SPC John Muthig is currently assigned as the Gunner for Avenger Team 10, 3rd Squad, Shooter Battery, 1st Platoon, 1-174 Air Defense Artillery Regiment.  SPC Muthig’s knowledge, understanding, and operation of the Avenger Weapon System has propelled his team’s success throughout the pre-mobilization and mobilization periods.  His alertness and agility during crew drills, along with

LTC Tillirson was assigned as the Deputy Commanding Officer of Task Force (TF) Bulldog while serving in the 678th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard. His expert management of personnel in the command staff was instrumental to the success of the mobilization of Task Force Bulldog to the National Capital Region (NCR).

SGT Angel Rojas is currently serving as a Senior Operator in the Minimal Deployment Package (MDP) platoon within Headquarters, 1-174 Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment. SGT Rojas consistently demonstrates exceptional skill and has consistently proven to be one of the top Air Defense Battle Management Systems Operators (14G) in the battalion, surpassing standard expectations with

SPC Hatcher is currently assigned as a Forward Area Air Defense Air Battle Management Operations Center Operator (FAAD AO) for HHB, 1-174th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Battalion. Ever the team player, SPC Hatcher has voluntarily covered numerous shifts for other FAAD AOs that have had to leave for family emergencies and other emergent matters. SPC

Master Sergeant Wilburn is currently assigned as the 1C571D Battle Management Operations/Capabilities and Requirements, NCOIC. Master Sergeant Wilburn has displayed unparalleled leadership and expertise, orchestrating two AFNORTH and ACC technical refresh conferences with exceptional coordination across four working groups. His efforts in capturing operation and maintenance priorities streamlined decision-making, resulting in a $16 million-dollar camera

SPC Guitierez is currently assigned to Minimum Deployment Package Maintenance Section. SPC Guitierez consistently volunteered and came in on off days to help HHB 91B Wheel Maintenance Section with troubleshooting and repair of Non-Mission Capable Vehicles for Minimum Deployment Package and Shooter Platoons maintaining a high Operational Readiness Rate and contributing to the overall success

MAJ Schroll is currently assigned as the Executive Officer for the 1-174 Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG). MAJ Schroll played an instrumental role in setting the conditions for the battalion’s successful pre-mobilization training and deployment to the National Capital Region (NCR). MAJ Schroll worked tirelessly with mission partners, to include