Operations Co, 42d HHBN
Operations Company is a New York Army National Guard unit comprised of Officers and Enlisted Soldier
Ops company bids farewell to their Commander, CPT Jennifer Alvarez, and welcomes the incoming commander, CPT Anthony Perlongo!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you to all the families and friends who have supported us throughout this deployment. Looking forward to being back home soon!
During Hispanic Heritage Month Task Force Spartan would like to recognize its service members that have chosen to serve the United States of America.
Master Sgt. Santo Villar serves as the G36 Protection Provost Marshal Noncommissioned Officer in Charge for Task Force Spartan. Back home he serves the residents of New York City as a member of the NYPD. "I joined the military to serve my
Country and learn a new skill while getting experience for a civilian career at the same time."
During Hispanic Heritage Month Task Force Spartan would like to recognize its service members that have chosen to serve the United States of America.
As Deputy of Future Operations for the 42nd Infantry Division and Task Force Spartan, Capt. Eric Jonathan Leon synchronizes
warfighting functions, develops options for the commanding general and operationalizes plans for Task Force Spartan.
In his civilian career, he is a small business owner and a New York City Firefighter.
"I joined the New York Army National Guard with the dual interests of responding to natural disasters and chasing adventures abroad," Leon. Rainbow! Never Forget!
Hi Ops company Family! So now that we are gearing towards redeployment, we are at our mail cut off date. Please refrain from sending anymore care packages or boxes to your Soldiers. They are all preparing to rejoin you all back in the states!!
We can’t guarantee that any packages sent after this week will get to your Soldiers.
See you all very soon!
Let us Never Forget this day. Beautiful remembrance ceremony by the Soldiers of the 42nd ID during their deployment!
Four Rainbow Division Soldiers and 9/11 19 years have passed since the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, and four Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard reminisce about their experiences from ground zero.The four Soldiers
Congratulations to our newest Major in the company!! Way to go Sir!
Congratulations to one of our very own! SGT Saenz joins the NCO Corps! Way to go!
Our very own CPT Brandle conducting training throughout the CENTCOM AOR!
Congratulations to one of our newest Field Grade Officers, MAJ Wallace! Well deserved!
Our very own Company Commander, CPT Alvarez!
Congratulations to two of our very own on their promotions! Congrats to MAJ Connolly and SGT Germadnik!
Congratulations to Ops company’s newest Full bird Colonel! Congratulations COL Guilmette! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Congratulations to Ops company’s very own Supply Sergeant for receiving his first award! His hard work and dedication to the unit did not go unnoticed! Way to go and lead from the front!
Congrats to our very own SFC Peeney for being awarded the Task Force Spartan coin for being an awesome Safety NCO!
Safety NCO Recognized!
Sergeant First Class Peeney, who serves as the Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of Task Force Spartan's Safety Office, received a challenge coin for his hard work.
The Safety Office is tasked with ensuring all proper safety measures are being followed by all service members, civilians, and contractors.
Keep up the safe work!
Congratulations to Ops Company’s very own SSG Gonzalez for being awarded the TF Spartan Hero of the Month! Way to represent!
TFS Hero Named!
Staff Sergeant Antonio Gonzalez was awarded the title of Task Force Spartan's Hero of the Month for his valuable work supporting the Commander's Organization Inspection Program.
Staff Sgt. keep up the great work!
Congratulations to our very own SGT Ruddock on her promotion! Joining the ranks of the finest NCO’s the Army has to offer!
Congratulations to our very own SPC Smith who got promoted last week! Keep doing great things and making Ops company proud!
Congratulations to U.S. Army Spc. Derick Smith, assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, receives a promotion in the CENTCOM area of operation.
Join us for the last Workout of the Week in honor of Pride Month! Our very own CPT Alvarez and SFC Han demonstrate the moves required for this workout.
Join us for the 3rd Workout of the Week in this Pride Month workout series!
Hey everyone! As most of you know we are overseas with the Army for the next little bit. Our battalion is hosting PRIDE events and the big one is a photo montage. Our very own SSG Ross and CPT Alvarez put this together so If you would like to be a part of it just take a picture with a Future is sign similar to the second picture, fill out what the future is to you and email it to the email on the flyer in the first picture. The photos will be put together on a photo montage at the end of the month! HAPPY PRIDE!
Join us for another week of exercise! WOW # 2 for LGBT Pride month is the Pulse 49.
Workout of the Week # 1. The Pride 50! These can be done both at home and anywhere else. Minimal workout equipment is required. Stay tuned next week for WOW # 2!
Join us this month as we celebrate LGBT+ Pride Month! Stay tuned for more information on virtual events and on post activities occurring this month!
Congratulations to our very own SFC Valenza for the Army Achievement Medal he received while serving as a Civil Affairs NCO! Ops Soldiers leading the way during this deployment!
Congratulations to our very own SPC Saenz for the ARCOM she received for her time with the 442nd MP company prior to coming into Ops Company! She was awarded by her fellow Ops company Soldiers who was her former company commander! When worlds collide!
Happy Armed Forces Day to all the Soldiers and veterans from all branches who have served! Thank you to any family members and friends who have served as well. Ops company wishes you all a safe and great Armed Forces Day!
Part 4! Hope everyone is having a great Mother’s Day!!
Part 3! Happy Mother’s Day!
Part 2 of the Mother’s Day shoutouts! Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms here and back home! Thank you for all that you do for us!
Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day from the Soldiers of the 42d HHBN!