COL Michael R. Kaloostian biography

Photo By Candy C Knight | Colonel Michael R. Kaloostian is Commander, 2d Theater Signal Brigade, USAG Wiesbaden. (Photo by Candy Knight)  

WIESBADEN, HE, GERMANY

01.08.2021

Story by Candy C Knight 

2d Theater Signal Brigade

Colonel Mike Kaloostian received his commission in the United States Army Signal Corps through the Old Dominion University's ROTC program in 1998. His twenty-two-year career spans a variety of Army Forces and Special Operations Command assignments.

COL Kaloostian most recently served as the J6 Director of Communications for Special Operations Command – Central, and previously served as the Commander of the 51st Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 35th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade. COL Kaloostian is an AY 2020 graduate of the Air War College at Maxwell AFB, AL.

COL Kaloostian's awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), the Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), the Joint Service Commendation Medal (1 OLC), the Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), the Master Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, the German and Irish Parachutist Badges, and four Overseas Service Bars.

COL Kaloostian possesses a Master of Strategic Studies from Air University, a Master of Science in International Relations from Webster University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Old Dominion University. His military training and education includes the Air War College, Command and General Staff College, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) Course, Combat Skills Course, Jumpmaster Course, Air Assault Course, Combined Armed Services Staff School, Signal Captains Career Course, Signal Officer Basic Course, and Airborne School.

• Date Taken: 01.08.2021
• Date Posted: 01.11.2021 01:16
• Story ID: 386575
• Location: WIESBADEN, HE, DE