About Us

President

SGM Jesse Acosta- born in East Los Angeles and raised in Santa Fe Springs he comes from humble beginnings. In December of 1975 at the age of 18 Acosta enlisted into the US Army. Soon after he graduated Basic Training and Infantry school (II B). In May of 1976, Acosta was attached to 2/39th Infantry Division at Ft. Lewis Washington. In June of 1978 then a Corporal he was transferred to the 187th Combat Support Unit in Baumholder, Germany.
     In December of 1979 he earned his weIl deserved Sergeant stripes, he re-enlisted and reclassified as a Multi Channel Communications Operator (31 M) at the School of Communications at Ft. Gordon, GA. In 1980, Acosta was assigned to HQ, HQ Battery 2/55th Air Defense ArtiIlery out of Ft. Bliss, TX. He separated from the active military after completing his second contract November 15, 1982. He took a two year break then realized that it wasn't time to throw in the towel and enlisted in the Army Reserve. He enlisted as a Sergeant and was assigned to D Co. 14th Combat Engineers out of El Monte, CA. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant in 1986 and was transferred to the 349th General Hospital out of Los Angeles, CA. In 1991 he was promoted to Sergeant First Class and received the position of interim 1SG (lSI Sergeant) from 1996-1998. In July of 1998 1SG Acosta was assigned to the 3rd BN (Battalion) 3/62nd with the 91st l Training Support BN, out of Norco, CA where he was promoted to Master Sergeant. He only managed to stay one year before he was requested to return to the 3491h General Hospital to serve as their 1SG. Upon his return he attended Combat Medic School (91 W) and graduated from the 1SG Academy. In June 2003, ISG Acosta joined the Individual Ready Reserve program and remained there until he was caIled to active duty for Mobilization with the 376th AG BN DET. 4 (Adjutant General Battalion Detachment 4) June 2005.
The 376 AG BN DET.Mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom August 20,2005. The unit was assigned to LSA (logistical support area) Anaconda in Balad the largest support base in Iraq. ISG Acosta received his hard-earned promotion to SGM (Sergeant Major) effective January 01, 2006. On January 16,2006 SGM Acosta was wounded in a mortar attack on LSA Anaconda. The most severe of his injuries is the loss of his eyes. His Military education includes the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course (BNCOC), Advanced Non Commissioned Officer Course (ANOC), and the ISG Academy. He also attended Infantry School (lIB), Multi Channel Communications Operator School (31M) and Combat Medic School (91 W). 
    SGM Acosta's awards include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, (6) Army Commendation Medals, (3) Army Achievement Medals, (3) Army Good Conduct Medals, (6) Army Reserve Component Achievement Medals, (2) National Defense Service Medals, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with a Silver Hourglass and the" M" device, the Army Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with the number "3", the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Overseas Service Ribbon, the Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon and the Combat Action Badge. Army Certificate of Retirement, The Presidential Certificate of Appreciation, the Coin of exceIlence and Letter of Appreciation from the Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey Jr., the Coin of ExceIlence and Letter of Appreciation from the Chief of the Army Reserve Lieutenant General Jack. C. ,Stultz, a Coin of ExceIlence and Letter of Appreciation from the Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, the Honorary Diploma from the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, the Governor's Certificate of Appreciation, 
Several Congress members and City Officials have also recognized Sgt Maj Acosta for his military service and his efforts in seeking just care, treatment and benefits for all Military Service Members, Veterans and Wounded Warriors.

Operations Manager

Sgt Erick Castro – Enlisted in the Army at the age of 19. He was shipped to Fort Lenard Wood to do basic training and advance individual training (AIT). During this time at AIT he was taught how to operate heavy construction equipment, renovate structures, create tank obstacles, construction management and how to use explosives. Once he graduated he was sent to Germany to serve with 9^th Engineers, 1^st Infantry Division. During his two years in Germany he was taught how to lay land mines, how to defuse them and how to neutralize them. His next duty station was with 43^rd Combat Engineer Company, 3^rd Armor Calvary Regiment in Fort Carson, Colorado. During his first year at Fort Carson he was sent to Primary Leadership Development Course and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He was able to reach this rank before three years of service. In 2003 he was deployed to Iraq. While in Iraq he was conduction, raid on key targets, foot patrols, undercover mission, traffic control points, guard on high value areas and other duties. After 6 months into his deployment he was involved in an ambush. His team was hit with a light anti-tank weapon that took his leg right off at the hip. From Iraq he was flow out to Walter Reed Medical Center. A week after getting to Walter Reed, President Bush presented Erick with the Purple Heart. A month later the late Senator Kennedy approached him to do his citizenship. Erick was naturalized as an American Citizen at Capitol Hill.