Army Reserve Biographies

Maj. Gen. Kelly M. Dickerson

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:08:00 GMT

Major General Kelly Dickerson was commissioned into the United States Army in 1995 through ROTC at

Brigadier General Colin J. Morrow

Press Operations — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:37:00 GMT

Brigadier General Colin J. Morrow serves in a dual capacity as the Deputy Commander of the 84th Training Command and the Deputy Commanding General for the Mobilization Force Generation Installation at Fort Knox, Kentucky. In these critical leadership positions, he is responsible for processing, training and deploying trained, ready forces for Large-Scale Combat Operations to support Geographic Combatant Commanders, while also overseeing the 84th Training Command’s premier training events, the Warrior Exercises and Combat Support Training Exercises; immersing units in realistic, complex operational environments to prepare them to support global campaigns. Brigadier General Morrow commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army on July 6, 1995, after graduating from Officer Candidate School. His career is marked by a series of significant command and staff assignments across various units. His command assignments include serving as the Commanding General of the 91st Training Division at Fort Hunter Liggett, California; Commander of the 259th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington; Commander of the 38th Regional Support Group in Cross Lanes, West Virginia; and Commander of the Mobilization Force Generation Installation at Fort Hood, Texas. Earlier in his career, he commanded the 378th Military Intelligence Battalion and a Military Intelligence Detachment with the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Brigadier General Morrow has extensive operational and deployment experience. He commanded the Headquarters and Support Company, 2d Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) during OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM in Iraq; serving as the S-2 for the same battalion during deployments to Afghanistan for both OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM; and as an Intelligence Officer with the Kosovo Force during OPERATION ALLIED FORCE in Macedonia and Kosovo. Brigadier General Morrow holds a Master of Arts in International and Comparative Politics from Wright State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Rutgers University. He is a United States Army War College graduate where he earned a Master of Science in Strategic Studies. His military education includes the Military Intelligence Officer Basic and Advanced Course, the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Reserve Component National Security Strategy, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, and the Advanced Joint Professional Military Education course. Brigadier General Morrow’s awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters), the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters), Combat Action Badge, and the Parachutist Badge

Command Sgt. Maj. Freddy Trejo

Press Operations — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:13:00 GMT

CSM Freddy Trejo joined the United States Army on June 1989 and attended Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training from August 1989 through December 1989 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After graduating he was awarded the Military Occupational Specialty of 62B10, Construction Equipment Repairman. Later he would be reclass to 63B. CSM Trejo has served the Army faithfully and during this time he has held a variety of Leadership positions from Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, and First Sergeant through Command Sergeant Major. He has led Soldiers at all levels of Maintenance from Shop Foreman to Senior Maintenance Supervisor. CSM Trejo’s military and civilian education includes the Combat Lifesaver Course, Military Transition Advisor Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer’s Course, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer’s Course, First Sergeant Course, Sergeants Major Academy, and Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (SEJPME) Level I and II, and the Nominative Leaders’ course. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University. His deployments include Operation Iraqi Freedom - I in February 2003, Operation Iraqi Freedom - VII (Surge) - July 2008, Operation Enduring Freedom Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - June 2017, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Spartan Shield, and Operation Freedom Sentinel in the CENTCOM AOR - 2020, and Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, and Operation Spartan Shield in the CENTCOM AOR 2025. CSM Trejo’s awards include: Legion of Merit (1OLC), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Metal (4 OLC). Army Commendation Medal (2OLC), Army Achievement Medal (1 SOLC), Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (1 SOLC w 2 BSS), National Defense Service Medal (1BSS), Iraq Campaign Medal (1 BSS), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (BSS), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (Gold Hourglass, "M" Device), Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 6), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 4), Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (Numeral 2) and the Drivers and Mechanics Badge. CSM Trejo is also the recipient of the order of Samuel Sharp and the Order of Saint Martin. CSM Trejo is married to the former Sylvia Corona of Los Angeles, CA, and has five children, Samantha, Julia, Gabriella, Ashley, and Matthew.

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Matthew A. Niedermeier

Press Operations — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:25:00 GMT

Chief Warrant Officer Five Niedermeier assumed the duties as Command Chief Warrant Officer of the

Col. Brent W. Allen

Press Operations — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:11:12 GMT

COL Brent Allen has over 26 years of military service (Active Duty and Army Reserve). He graduated the University of Kentucky as a Distinguished Military Graduate and was commissioned in August 1997 into the Military Intelligence Corps. Through his career, he served in a diverse range of leadership roles ranging from Surveillance Platoon Leader, Battalion and Brigade Intelligence Officer, Cavalry Troop Commander, Military Intelligence Detachment Commander, Military Intelligence Battalion Commander (CSL Select), Military Intelligence Group Commander (CSL Select), Division G2, J2 of Kosovo Force (NATO), and G-3/5/7 of the 91st Training Division. After commissioning, COL Allen served with the 101st Airborne Division as an Assistant S-2 for 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade (Strike) beginning in April 1998. Following this assignment, he served as Surveillance Platoon Leader in C/311th MI Battalion as part of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team (Rakkasans) and later as S2 of the 101st Corps Support Group. He transitioned to the Army Reserve in NOV 2000 and joined the 2/397th Cavalry Regiment in Lexington, KY, serving as Troop Executive Officer, and later Commander of A/2-397th Cavalry. From 2004 to 2006, COL Allen served as Commander of I/6-15 Cavalry and later K/6-15 Cavalry in Fort Knox’s 1st Armored Training Brigade. Following demobilization, COL Allen served as Operations Officer of 2-397 Cavalry until 2008 until mobilized to Fort Benning, GA to serve as a Platoon Mentor in 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry in the Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC II). Following demobilization, transitioned from Operations Officer of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 95th Division to Strategic Intelligence Analyst in Detachment 3, 2100th Military Intelligence Group at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH in 2009, supporting the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) Aviation Branch. In 2011, COL Allen was mobilized through USSOCOM to Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan to lead Regional Operations Coordination Group – North, comprised of Afghan Police, Army, and National Directorate of Security (NDS) personnel. Upon returning to 2100th Military Intelligence Group (MIG), COL Allen served as a production manager and then Detachment Commander of Detachment 2, 2100th MIG. He assumed command of the 323rd Military Intelligence Battalion (Theater Support) in Fort Meade, MD and where he served until July 2017 before transitioning back to serve as DCO of the 2100th MIG before becoming G2 of the 108th Training Command in Charlotte, NC. CSL selected COL Allen as Commander, 2500th MI Group in Jacksonville, FL, and COL Allen led the unit through COVID and to Korea in support of Special Operations Command, Korea during Combined Command Post Training (CCPT) while also serving as the MI Assessment Team Lead of the CFC-Korea CJ2, a four star command during CCPT 2019 and 2021. Following Command, COL Allen deployed to Southeastern Europe, serving as the J2, Chief of Intelligence of Kosovo Force (NATO) during a time of Russian and Serbian influenced hybrid war. Returning from Kosovo, COL Allen assumed responsibilities as the 91st Training Division G-and is currently serving as the Chief of Staff of the 84th Training Command. COL Allen graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1997 with a B.A. in Political Science. He has additional degrees from the University of Kentucky graduate school (M.A., Education), Asbury University (Ed.S., Educational Leadership), the U.S. Army War College (Master of Strategic Studies), and a Ph.D. in Philosophy (Leadership) from the University of the Cumberlands. He has graduated from the Army Operations Course, Command and General Staff College (ILE), Sniper Employment Leader Course, Airborne School, Air Assault School, the Military Intelligence Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, and other military training programs. COL Allen’s military awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Support Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and other awards. In his civilian role, COL Allen is the Director of Pupil Personnel for Scott County School District, overseeing school supports to at risk students, court representation, network leadership and coaching of Principals, Leader Development, and database management. He is married to Julie, and they have 4 x children, Maura (18), Tristan (16), Bennett (13), and Judah (10).