1. BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
SFC Vince Espitia currently serves as the Afghan National Army Special
Operations Command Special Operations Advisory Group (ANASOC-SOAG) First
Sergeant for the General Support Kandak – Special Operations Advisory Team (GSK-
SOAT). SFC Espitia also serves as the GSK S-2/S-3/Command Sergeant Major (CSM)
advisor to the GSK in Kabul, Afghanistan.
SFC Espitia began his military in March, 1987 at Fort Dix, New Jersey, entering
Basic Training as a 63W, Wheeled Vehicle Repairer. As a Private First Class, he served
as a Team Leader for the Texas National Guard’s HHC 3/112th’s Artillery Regiment.
Then-Specialist Espitia reclassified to a Petroleum Supply Specialist (92F) in 2002, and
subsequently deployed to Iraq in 2005, serving on the Personal Security Detail (PSD) for
his CSM while in-country.
After achieving the rank of Sergeant, Espitia graduated the Warrior Leader’s
Course in Camp Cook, Louisiana in March 2006, making the Commandant’s List. He
then deployed to Iraq, serving as the 449th Aviation’s NCOIC for numerous Forward
Aerial Refueling Points (FARP) throughout the country. From October 2007 to March
2009, SSG Espitia deployed to Afghanistan, serving as the Quick Reaction Force (QRF)
Platoon Sergeant for 436th Chemical at Camp Eggers, Kabul. SSG Espitia then returned
to Iraq, serving as the Platoon Sergeant for 1836th Transportation Company from January
2009 to February 2010. He served as a Squad Leader and Supply Sergeant for Charlie
Troop, 3rd Squadron 3-124 Cavalry Regiment from February 2011 to November 2012,
deploying with the unit to Africa for nine months. SSG Espitia attended the Advanced
Leaders Course (ALC) in Fort Dix, New Jersey in 2013, before mobilizing to Iowa to
serve as the Motor Transport Operator NCOIC for the Sustainment Training Center until
September 2014. After being promoted to Sergeant First Class, he deployed to Africa
once again as the Joint Operations Center NCO Team Chief with the CJ 3/5/7 Cell,
returning to the Texas National Guard in November 2015.
SFC Espitia deployed to Afghanistan in January 2016 with the NATO Special
Operations Component Command – Afghanistan, and serves there at present. His awards
and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service
Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (5th Award), Army Achievement
Medal (2nd Award), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd
Award), and the Combat Action Badge.

2. BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Biographical Information
Espitia, Vince Allen
SFC, TXARNG
MOS: 12B40/92F40/88M40/91B40
GT Score: 97
Marital Status and Dependents: Married, 2 children
Date and Place of Birth: 6 December 1965, Coleman, Texas
ETS Date: 16 June 2018
Home Address/Phone: 236 Scarlet Ln Harker Heights Texas 76548 PH: (254)317-6332
Civilian Occupation: Floor Worker, Nabors well and Oil Services
Present Assignment: GSK CSM,S-3, S-2, Training Mentor /Operations NCOIC HKIA
Kabul Afghanistan
Unit Telephone: 312-824-4070
Enlisted Service: 25 Years
PEBD: 17FEB1991
Military Education Year Completed
OLLA First Responder Course Camp Dodge Iowa 2014
Senior Leaders Course Phase 1 2014
12B10, Camp Ravenna JMTC, Newton Falls, Ohio 2013
92F30 ALC, Ft. Dix, New Jersey 2013
Combat Lifesaver, Camp Lemonier, Africa 2012
Vehicle Crew Evaluator Course 2011
PLDC, Camp Cook, Louisiana 2006
Petroleum Supply Specialist (77F) 2003
Petroleum Supply Specialist (77F) 2002
Motor Transport Operators Course 1991
63W 10/WHL VEL REPR 1987
Civilian Education
Diamond Hill Jarvis High School, Ft Worth, Texas 2004
U.S. Decorations/Badges
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal (5th Award)
Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award)
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Army Good Conduct Medal 3rd Award
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2nd Award)
National Defense Service Medal (w/ Bronze Star)
Afghanistan Campaign Medal (w/ 1 campaign star)
Iraq Campaign Medal (w/ 3 campaign stars)
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

3. Armed Forces Reserve Medal (w/ “M 2nd Award”)/10 Year Bronze Hour Glass
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (w/ numeral 5) 5Th Award
NATO Medal (2nd Award)
Combat Action Badge
Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
Expert Badge (Rifle)
U.S. Decorations/Badges: State Awards
Texas Combat Service Ribbon
Texas Federal Service Medal
Chronological List of Promotions
Sergeant First Class ARNG 28 APR 2014
Staff Sergeant ARNG 08 JUL 2007
Sergeant ARNG 19 JUL 2004
Specialist ARNG 01 APR 2000
Private First Class ARNG 15 OCT 1991
Private ARNG 02 MAR 1992
ARNG 19 AUG 1987
Chronological List of Duty Assignments
ACTIVE DUTY From To
Basic Training MAR 87 SEP 87
Team Leader, (MOB) AUG 04 DEC 05
HHC 3/112TH AR, Brownwood, Texas
Squad Leader, (MOB) MAY 06 OCT 07
A. Co 449 AV FC, Temple, Texas
Squad Leader, (MOB) OCT 07 JAN 09
436CHEM CO HVY DIV FWD, Laredo, Texas
Squad leader, (MOB) MAR 09 FEB 10
1836TH Trans CO CBT HET FC, Ft Bliss, Texas
Squad Leader, (MOB) JAN 12 NOV 12
C TRP (LRS) 3RD SQDRN 3-124 CAV REG. (R&S), Terrell, Texas
NCOIC 88M STC Lanes Instructor (ADOS) NOV 13 SEP 14
Sustainment Training Center, Camp Dodge Johnston, IA
CJ3/5/7, JOC Watch NCO Team Chief (MOB) NOV 14 NOV 15
Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

4. GSK, Training Mentor/ Operations NCOIC (MOB) JAN 16 JUL 17
General Support Kandak, ANASOC SOAC HKIA Kabul, Afghanistan
TXARNG - Not on Active Duty From To
Team Leader, SEP 87 APR 88
Ft Worth, Texas
Team Leader, JUL 91 JAN 95
HHC 3/112TH AR, Brownwood, Texas
Team Leader, FEB 99 AUG 04
HHC 3/112TH AR, Brownwood, Texas
Team Leader, DEC 05 APR 06
HHC 3/112TH AR, Brownwood, Texas
Team Leader, JAN 09 FEB 10
HHC 3/112TH AR, Brownwood, Texas
Team Leader, FEB 11 JAN 12
C TRP (LRS) 3RD SQDRN 3-124 CAV REG. (R&S), Terrell, Texas
Platoon Sergeant, NOV 12 NOV 13
454 ENG Co. (Rear D), San Angelo, Texas
USAR - Not on Active Duty From To
Individual Ready Reserve APR 88 JUL 91
Non-Military, Civilian Break From To
Civilian JAN 95 FEB 99