CPT Nyasanu Malik Person was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He graduated from North Carolina Central University with a Bachelors of Science degree in May 1997. He enlisted in the Army in February 2000 as a 74B (Computer Information System Analyst), attending Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, Georgia and also attending Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gordon, Georgia.
CPT Person’s previous enlistment assignment: 35th Signal Brigade at Fort Bragg, North Carolina whom he deployed with in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) from October 2002 through April 2003; he performed duties as a system administrator for the 18th ABN CORP staff. After making the rank of Sergeant he attended OCS at Fort Benning, Georgia where he was commissioned in February 2004 and then completed Officer Basic Course at Fort bliss, Texas in August 2004. He then became airborne qualified before reporting to the Great 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
CPT Person’s previous commissioned assignments consist of Avenger Platoon Leader 3-4 ADAR (82nd) Sep 2004 – Oct 2005, Automations Officer 82nd Signal Battalion / 82nd DSTB (82nd) Oct 2005 – Nov 2006, Battalion Signal Officer 508th STB Nov 2006 – Aug 2008, whom he deployed with in support of OEF from Feb 2007 to May 2009 as the Battalion SIGO, Battalion Signal Officer 2-321 AFAR (82nd) Aug 2008 – Jan 2009, and Battalion Signal Officer 1-228th Aviation Regiment (Joint Task Force Bravo-Honduras) Aug 2009 – Aug 2010.
CPT Person’s awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal (3OLC), Joint Service Commendation Medal (1OLC), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1CS), Overseas Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, and Parachutist Badge.
CPT Person is married to Delcine L. Person and they have three children, Courtney (19), Jalen (9), and Corbyn (2).
1SG Lewis is a native of Cleveland, OH and entered the United States Army as an Infantryman in 1997. He attended One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at FT Benning, GA.
His previous assignments include C-co 2nd Battalion 14th Infantry Regiment where he served as a Machine Gunner, RTO, Team Leader, and Squad Leader, A-co 3rd Battalion 502nd Infantry where he served as a squad leader , C-co 1st Battalion 506th Infantry Regiment where he served as a Platoon Sergeant , Natick Soldier Systems center as combat arms advisor to PEO Soldier, and 2nd Battalion 2nd Infantry Regiment as Platoon Sergeant and Operations NCO.
His previous deployments include 2 OIF deployments from 2003-2004 and 2005-2006, 1 Afghanistan Deployment from 2010-2011, and one Kosovo deployment from 2001-2002. 1SG Lewis has attended all NCOES thru SLC as well as Air Assault, Pathfinder Course, Scout Leaders Course, Company Commander and First Sergeant course, and Combat Lifesaver.
1SG Lewis’ awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation medal w/”V” device, Army Achievement medal, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Award, Army Superior Unit Award, Naval Unit Commendation, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Nation Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Global war on Terror Expeditionary and Service Medals, NCO Professional Development medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas service ribbon, NATO Medal, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Pathfinder Badge.
1SG Lewis was married to his wife Amy in 2004 and have three children Ainsley , Noah, and Balin.