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MAJOR (RET) TODD D. SMITH
Major Smith received his commission through Army ROTC, in 1984, from Creighton University, in Omaha, Nebraska. He is an Infantry officer, currently serving as a Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) Instructor, at Omaha Benson High School, in Omaha, Nebraska. Major Smith retired from the Army, with 24 years of service, on 31 May 2008.
Major Smith’s military experience include
· Rifle Platoon Leader, Anti-Armor Platoon Leader, Rifle Company Executive Officer, and Battalion S4, in the 1st Infantry Division (Forward), Goeppingen, Federal Republic of Germany (1985‑1988)
· Brigade S4, Rifle Company Commander, and Headquarters and Headquarters Company Commander, in 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Riley, Kansas (1988-1992)
· Assistant Professor of Military Science, University of Nebraska-Kearney, in Kearney, Nebraska (1992‑1995)
· Maneuver Observer-Trainer in Operations Group C, Battle Command Training Program (BCTP), at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas (1995-1997)
· Military Advisor to the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF), United States Military Training Mission (USMTM), in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia (1997-1998)
· Chief of Training, G3, 7th Infantry Division (Light), Fort Carson, Colorado (1998-1999); KFOR Action Officer, J33, European Command (EUCOM), Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany (1999-2000)
· Training Advisor to the 45th eSB (enhanced Separate Brigade), Oklahoma Army National Guard, 2nd Brigade, 75th Division (TS), Stillwater, Oklahoma (2000-2002); Assistant Professor of Military Science, South Dakota State University, in Brookings, South Dakota (2002-2005)
· Active Duty Advisor and Battalion Observer / Controller, 2nd Simulation Exercise Group, 1st Brigade, 75th Division (TS), Fort Sill, Oklahoma (2005-2008)
His military education include
· United States Army Command and General Staff College (1994)
· Combined Arms Services Staff School (1990)
· Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle Commander's Course (1990)
· Infantry Officer Advanced Course (1988)
· Airborne School (1985)
· Infantry Officer Basic Course (1984)
· Air Assault School (1981)
· Bachelor of Arts degree, in History, from Creighton University (1984)
· Master of Arts degree, in Education Administration, from the University of Nebraska-Kearney (1997)
Major Smith’s awards include
· Combat Infantry Badge
· Bronze Star Medal
· Meritorious Service Medal (3-OLC)
· Joint Service Commendation Medal
· Army Commendation Medal (3-OLC)
· Army Achievement Medal (1-OLC)
· Joint Meritorious Unit Award
· Valorous Unit Award
· National Defense Service Medal (1-OLC)
· Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
· Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars
· Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
· Army Service Ribbon
· Overseas Service Ribbon
· Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
· Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
Major Smith has a son and a daughter.
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MAJOR (RET) TODD D. SMITH
Major Smith received his commission through Army ROTC, in 1984, from Creighton University, in Omaha, Nebraska. He is an Infantry officer, currently serving as a Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) Instructor, at Omaha Benson High School, in Omaha, Nebraska. Major Smith retired from the Army, with 24 years of service, on 31 May 2008.
Major Smith’s military experience include
· Rifle Platoon Leader, Anti-Armor Platoon Leader, Rifle Company Executive Officer, and Battalion S4, in the 1st Infantry Division (Forward), Goeppingen, Federal Republic of Germany (1985‑1988)
· Brigade S4, Rifle Company Commander, and Headquarters and Headquarters Company Commander, in 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Riley, Kansas (1988-1992)
· Assistant Professor of Military Science, University of Nebraska-Kearney, in Kearney, Nebraska (1992‑1995)
· Maneuver Observer-Trainer in Operations Group C, Battle Command Training Program (BCTP), at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas (1995-1997)
· Military Advisor to the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF), United States Military Training Mission (USMTM), in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia (1997-1998)
· Chief of Training, G3, 7th Infantry Division (Light), Fort Carson, Colorado (1998-1999); KFOR Action Officer, J33, European Command (EUCOM), Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany (1999-2000)
· Training Advisor to the 45th eSB (enhanced Separate Brigade), Oklahoma Army National Guard, 2nd Brigade, 75th Division (TS), Stillwater, Oklahoma (2000-2002); Assistant Professor of Military Science, South Dakota State University, in Brookings, South Dakota (2002-2005)
· Active Duty Advisor and Battalion Observer / Controller, 2nd Simulation Exercise Group, 1st Brigade, 75th Division (TS), Fort Sill, Oklahoma (2005-2008)
His military education include
· United States Army Command and General Staff College (1994)
· Combined Arms Services Staff School (1990)
· Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle Commander's Course (1990)
· Infantry Officer Advanced Course (1988)
· Airborne School (1985)
· Infantry Officer Basic Course (1984)
· Air Assault School (1981)
· Bachelor of Arts degree, in History, from Creighton University (1984)
· Master of Arts degree, in Education Administration, from the University of Nebraska-Kearney (1997)
Major Smith’s awards include
· Combat Infantry Badge
· Bronze Star Medal
· Meritorious Service Medal (3-OLC)
· Joint Service Commendation Medal
· Army Commendation Medal (3-OLC)
· Army Achievement Medal (1-OLC)
· Joint Meritorious Unit Award
· Valorous Unit Award
· National Defense Service Medal (1-OLC)
· Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
· Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars
· Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
· Army Service Ribbon
· Overseas Service Ribbon
· Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
· Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
Major Smith has a son and a daughter.
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1SG (RET) DANIEL G. FALCON
First Sergeant Falcon was born 2 December 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from Omaha South High in 1975. He began his career in the Army in July 1975 as a Military Intelligence Ground Sensor Specialist. He attended Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and advanced Individual Training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
His military and civilian education includes Airborne Jump School, Jumpmaster School, 82nd Airborne Recondo School as well as many other specialty schools. He has attended the Primary, Basic, and Advance Non Commissioned Officer Courses, Drill Sergeant School, and the First Sergeants Course. First Sergeant Falcon holds an Associates Degree in Business and Administration from the American Intercontinental University.
First Sergeant’s assignments include
- 82nd Airborne Division Reconnaissance Company, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
- Platoon Sergeant , A Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Battalion, 56th Field Artillery , Pershing Brigade, Stuggart, Germany
- Platoon Sergeant, Delta Troop, (Blues Platoon) 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colorado
- Primary Leadership Development Course Instructor, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Fort Carson, Colorado
- Platoon Sergeant, C Company, 3rd Battalion , 73rd Armor Regiment (Airborne), 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
- Served with HHC 3rd Battalion 73rd Armor Regiment (Airborne) 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina during “Operation Golden Pheasant” in 1988.
- Served with C Company during “Operation Just Cause” the invasion of Panama in 1989
- Operations Sergeant during “Operation Desert Storm” with 3rd Battalion, 73rd Armor Regiment (Airborne), 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
- Senior Drill Sergeant, 1stArmor Training Brigade, Fort Knox, Kentucky
- Observer/Controller, G-3 Operations Sergeant, Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana
- First Sergeant, 502nd Military Intelligence Company, 3rd Squadron, 2D Armored Cavalry Regiment; First Sergeant, K Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2D Armored Cavalry Regiment
- First Sergeant, E Troop, 1st Squadron, 16th Cavalry Regiment
- First Sergeant HHT, 1st Squadron, 16th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Knox, Kentucky.
- Currently a JROTC Army Instructor at Omaha Benson Magnet High School in Omaha, Nebraska.
His awards and decorations include
- Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Oak Leaf Clusters)
- Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster)
- Army Achievement Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster)
- Good Conduct Medal (8th Award)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Southwest Asia Service Medal w/2 Campaign Stars
- Kuwaiti Liberation Medal
- Saudi Arabian Liberation Service Medal
- The Order of Saint George, Bronze Medallion
- The Order of Saint George, Silver Medallion
- German Parachutist Badge
- French Parachutist Badge
- Canadian Parachutist Badge
- German Marksmanship (Silver)
- Master Parachutist Badge
- Aircraft Crewman Badge
- Drill Sergeant Badge
First Sergeant Falcon has two sons, SSG Daniel Falcon Jr., 1LT Dominick Falcon, daughter Jazmin Bellido and grandson Donevyn.
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