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Upon graduating from Morehead State University, Morehead, KY, with a BS in Chemistry, Maj Harmon was commissioned a 2nd Lt in the Ordnance Corps. Following schooling he was assigned to a Basic Combat Training Battalion at Ft Knox, KY, where he commanded two companies. Upon departing Ft. Knox, Maj Harmon attended the Infantry Officers Advance course and branch transferred to the Infantry. Duty assignments at the company grade level in Mainz, Germany include Battalion Motor Officer, Bn S-4 and Bn Adjutant. After assignment to Germany, he was assigned as a staff officer at the Materiel Readiness Support Activity in Lexington. Ky. In USARSO (Panama), he served on the DCSLOG staff, S-4 for the 193rd Infantry Bde and XO of the 5-87 Infantry Battalion.
He retired as an Ordnance officer in 1994 while assigned the the United States Ordnance Center and School where he worked at various staff positions and was the Director of the Weapons Training Department. As a middle school science teacher in Pasco County Fl, he taught for 14 years before coming out of retirement. Currently, he is the Assistant Professor of Military Science for the Savannah College of Art and Design. He is Airborne qualified, a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and also attended the Logistics Development Executive Course at Ft. Lee, VA. He holds a Master’s of Science in Logistics Management from The Florida Institute of Technology.
MAJ Marion Johnson is a native of Shreveport, La. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in 1994 after graduating from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. He holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management and is a graduate of the Military Intelligence Officer Advance Course and the U.S Army Command and General Staff College.
In Jan 2009, MAJ Johnson was assigned Assistant Professor of Military Science for Army ROTC in Savannah Georgia responsible for the management and execution of the Army ROTC programs at Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah State University, and the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Prior to his assignment, MAJ Johnson served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, G2, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.
His past unit assignments include Scout Platoon Leader and Assistant Battalion S2, 577th Armored Battalion, Human Intelligence Platoon Leader, 14th MI Battalion, Battalion S2, 14th Combat Engineer Battalion, Ft Lewis, Wa. Assistant G2 Planner, 1st Armored Division (AD), Badkrueznac, Germany, 1st FA Brigade S2, Baumholder, Germany, Company Commander, 501st MI Battalion, and Division Collection Manager TF Falcon, Kosovo and 1st AD, Wiesbaden, Germany, Detachment S2, 19th Battlefield Coordination Detachment (BCD), USAREUR, Kaiserslautern, Germany and Senior Intelligence Officer, S2 of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3ID.
Deployment experience includes Division Collection Manage, 1st AD, Kosovo, Detachment S2, during the attack to Baghdad and OIF III, Brigade S2, 3rd Infantry Division during OIF V and Division Deputy G2, 3rd Infantry Division during OIF V.
MAJ Johnson has been Awarded The Meritorious Service Medal Three Times, The Army Commendation Medal Two Times, The Army Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, The Iraq Campaign Medal, The Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and The Global War On Terrorism Service Medal.
Graduated high school in the Philippines, then on 01NOV1990 half way through college he decided to join the Army. SFC Smith entered the army as an Infantry solider and completed Basic Training, AIT, 11M (Mechanized Infantry) and airborne school at Fort Benning, GA. His past assignments include 8 years in Germany, 3 years at Ft Carson, Colorado, 3 years at Ft Hood, TX, and 3 years in San Diego, CA as a Recruiter.
SFC Smith is currently assigned to the Eagle Battalion at Savannah State University where he is the MS I, II & III instructor.
LTC George Fredrick was born in Fairfax, South Carolina. He is a graduate of Texas State University, and as a member of the ROTC Program graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry. LTC Fredrick is also prior-service and spent his enlisted tour with 1-8 Cav 1st Cavalry Division. LTC Fredrick holds a Specialist in Education Administration from Columbus State University, and two Master Degrees: a Master of Military Art and Science from Ft. Leavenworth School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), and a Masters in Personnel Administration from Central Michigan University. His military education includes completion of the Infantry Officers’ Basic and Advanced Courses, the Army Command and General Staff College, School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), Joint and Combined Warfighting School (JPME), Ranger School, Airborne School, and Air Assault School.
LTC Fredrick has held numerous staff and command positions in his career. He served as a Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer and Specialty Platoon Leader, 1-21st Infantry 25th Infantry Division (LIGHT), Company Commander, C Company, 2-5 Cavalry 1st Cavalry Division; Small Group Instructor (SGI) Ft. Benning Infantry School, Chief of Plans 2d Infantry Division; and Battalion Executive Officer 1-15th Infantry Regiment (CAN DO) 3rd Infantry Division. His most recent position was the Joint Planning Group (JPG) Chief at Joint Task Force Civil Support, Ft. Monroe, VA.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3d OLC), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (3d OLe), Army Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Award, and the Korean Service Medal.
He is married to the former Cassandra J. Holmes. They have four children, Patrice, Que Andra, Lamont and Malia.
MSG Edd During Jr. is a native of Grenada, Mississippi. He enlisted in the United States Army on 1 November 1984 as a 13B Cannon Crewmember. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, under One Station Unit Training (OSUT).
Master Sergeant During has held every leadership position in the Army from Howitzer Section Chief, Platoon Sergeant, Chief of Firing Battery, and First Sergeant. His assignments include: Cannoneer 2nd of 39th Field Artillery, Kitizen, Germany; Gunner, 5th of 8th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg, N.C., Chief of Section 1st of 4th Field Artillery, Camp Pellam, Korea; Observer Controller, Honfield, Germany; Gunnery Sergeant, Fort Campbell, KY; Observer Controller, Camp Shelby, MS; Chief of Firing Battery and First Sergeant, Fort Riley, KS.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Commendation Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal (7th award), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officers Development Ribbon with numeral 3, Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral 4.
His military and civilian education include Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training, Primary Non-Commissioned Officers Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course, Advance Non-Commissioned Officers Course, Air Assault School. He has earned his Associates Degree in General Studies at Phillips County Community College.
CPT Mary Beth Merrick is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Temple University and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Aviation Branch in 2000.
Her first assignment was as UH-60L platoon leader with A/1-159th Aviation Regiment at Ft. Bragg, NC. During this assignment, she deployed to the Bahamas in support of Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) as the Detachment Executive Officer. While at Ft. Bragg, CPT Merrick also served as a Company Executive Officer for B/1-58th Aviation Regiment (ATS) and the 18th Aviation Brigade Secretary General Staff (SGS). In December 2004, CPT Merrick was reassigned to the Combat Aviation Brigade, 3d Infantry Division. In January 2005, she deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III as the Brigade Assistant Logistics Officer. Upon redeployment from OIF, CPT Merrick assumed command of HHC, 4th Battalion (Assault), 3d Aviation Regiment. After a successful completion of a successful company command in 4-3 Assault, CPT Merrick assumed command of HHC, 3CAB on 9 March 2007, just prior to the Company’s deployment in support of OIF V/VI. After leading HHC, 3CAB through the first 10 months of their 15 month deployment, she moved back to the Brigade Logistics Section to assist in the planning and execution of the Combat Aviation Brigade’s redeployment.
CPT Merrick’s military schooling includes Airborne School, Aviation Officers’ Basic Course, and the Aviation Captains’ Career Course. Her military awards and decorations include: the Senior Army Aviator Badge, the Basic Parachutist Badge, the Bronze Star Medal, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.
CPT Merrick is married to CW3 (Ret.) Mike Merrick.
