Brandon B Rudder

CSM Rudder’s assignments include 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment; 75th Ranger Regiment Headquarters; 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division; 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division; Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 101st Airborne Division; Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, and 3rd Infantry Division DIVARTY. CSM Rudder has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of numerous combat operations and has served in support of Operation European Assure, Deter, and Reinforce.

CSM Rudder’s awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (1 OLC), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC), Joint Service Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (4 OLC), Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 6 campaign stars, Iraq Campaign Medal with 4 campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCOPD Medal (w/ Numeral 5), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3 OLC), NATO Medal, Ranger Tab, Combat Action Badge, Expert Soldier Badge, Air Assault Badge and Senior Parachutist Badge. CSM Rudder is a recipient of the Ancient Order of Saint Barbara, Honorary member of the 502D Infantry Regiment, and Distinguished member of the 75th Ranger Regiment.