Current Brigade Command Team
COL Joshua M. Gaspard is originally from Texas. He commissioned as an infantry officer from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2002.
Over the course of his career, Josh has held leadership and staff positions in the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 3rd Brigade Combat Team / 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), 1st Brigade Combat Team / 82nd Airborne Division, Alaskan Command (US Northern Command), 4thBrigade Combat Team (Airborne) / 25th Infantry Division, and the 25th Infantry Division.
In addition, Josh is a graduate of Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and was an academic instructor at the United States Military Academy in the Department of Systems Engineering.
Most recently, Josh graduated from the US Army War College as a Hoover Institution National Security Affairs Fellow at Stanford University.
Josh is married to Andrea Gaspard (West Point 2003 graduate and former Sky Soldier) and they have four children: Penelope (16), Joshua (16), GiGi (14), and Hudson (9).
Col. Joshua M. Gespard
173RD Airborne Brigade, Brigade Commander
173RD BSB COMMANDER
LTC Ryan Hulse is a native of Houston, Texas. He completed his undergraduate studies in 2003 at Texas State University at San Marcos with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science. He also possesses a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the College of William & Mary. He was commissioned through ROTC as a Second Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps.
LTC Hulse’s military education includes: Quartermasters Officer Basic Course, Combined Logistics Captain’s Career Course, Advanced Military Transition Team Training, Basic Airborne School, Aerial Delivery and Materiel Officer Course, Defense Strategy Course, Command & General Staff College, and he is a Demonstrated Master Logistician.
His major assignments include: 4th Infantry Division, Fort Cavazos, Texas; Military Transition Team in Iraq; 14th Transportation Battalion, Vicenza, Italy; 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, Bamberg, Germany; Major General James Wright MBA Fellowship at the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia; Combined Arms Support Command, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia; 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Liberty, North Carolina, and Southern European Task Force-Africa, Vicenza, Italy.
He has served three combat tours in Iraq and participated in seven major exercises in various African countries.
His awards and decorations include the Army’s Bronze Star (1OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (3OLC), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2OLC), Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (4 Stars), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 3), Army Service Ribbon, the Valorous Unit Action (1-67 Armor), Parachutist Badge, Parachutist Rigger’s Badge, Royal Netherlands Jump Wings, and the Combat Action Badge.
He is married to Alice Oblak of Vicenza, Italy. They have two daughters; Sofia (11 years old) and Vanessa (9 years old).
Former Brigade CDR and SGM
COL Douglas Anderson
2014-2016
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COL James Johnson
2008-2009
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COL Michael Foster
2012-2014
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COL Charles Preysler
2006-2008
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COL Angrew Rohling
2010-2012
COL Kyle Lear 2009-2010
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COL Kevin Owens
2004-2006
COL William Mayville 2002-2004
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SGM Harmon Hodge
Nov 1968 - Apr 1970
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SGM Theron V. Gergen
Aug 1971 - Jan 1972
SGM Richard Gilliam
Apr 1969 - Oct 1969
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SGM Acy Ackridge
May 1971 - Aug 1971
CSM John F Lavoie
Apr 1970 - Apr 1971
SGM John Bittorie
Apr 1968 - Mar 1969
SGM Vincent D Roegiers
Apr 1967 - Aug 1967
SGM John Schmittle
Feb 1967 - Mar 1967
SGM Mickey Finn
Jun 1963 - Apr 1964
SGM Charles H. Fletcher
Jul 1965 - May 1966
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SGM A.B. Canon
Jun 1964 - Jun 1965
SGM Vincent D Roegiers
Apr 1964 - Jun 1964
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