HONORARY LEADERSHIP

Honorary Colonel of the Regiment

COL (R) Vincent (V.J.) Tedesco

1986-2011

Vincent (V.J.)Tedesco was born at Fort Benning, Georgia to Colonel (Retired) and Mrs. Vincent J. Tedesco, Jr. He was commissioned a Regular Army Armor and Cavalry Officer upon graduation from the Pennsylvania State University in 1986. Colonel Tedesco earned his spurs as a tank and scout platoon leader, cavalry troop executive officer and squadron plans officer with 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Fulda, Germany. Following the Armor Officers’ Advanced Course, he served with 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized), as its S3 Air during OPERATIONS DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM.

Honorary Sergeant-Major

of the Regiment

CSM (R ) Joe Hill