Photo By Tech. Sgt. Tyler Meister | Oregon Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Tasha Cruz with the234th Army Band,...... read more read more
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SALEM, Ore. - Oregon Army National Guard 234th Army Band’s 1st Sgt. Tasha Cruz, made history on May 14, 2022, as she became the first female Soldier of the band to be promoted to the rank of sergeant major. Cruz was also selected as the next command sergeant major of 821st Troop Command Battalion in Salem, Oregon.
This marks the second time the band has produced a Soldier to achieve the rank of sergeant major. Sgt. Maj. Joseph Worley, former National Guard Music Deputy, was the first from the 234th Army Band to reach the highest enlisted rank.
Lt. Col. Seth Rogers, 821st TCB Commander, said Cruz will have big shoes to fill as she takes the position from Command Sgt. Maj. Angel Smith, who is retiring.
“I look forward to Command Sgt. Major Cruz’s leadership and guidance," said Rogers. "Command Sgt. Maj. Smith was a true professional and I know Command Sgt. Maj. Cruz will step up also set a fine example of professionalism.”
Cruz will be leaving the leadership of the band in good hands. Her husband recently promoted 1st Sgt. Jesus Cruz, who also serves in the band will become the band's senior leader as the first sergeant.
“I’m extremely proud of her and know she will be a great leader for the battalion," 1st Sgt. Cruz said.
Command Sgt. Maj. Cruz said she looks forward to this new opportunity and challenge before her. She has been in one unit, the band, her entire military career and she said she’s excited to meet all the battalion’s Soldiers and get to know them and help them develop their military careers.
“I want to also thank Command Sgt. Maj. Smith for her confidence, guidance, and support," said CSM Cruz.
| Date Taken: | 05.14.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 06.05.2022 17:27 |
| Story ID: | 422184 |
| Location: | SALEM, OREGON, US |
| Web Views: | 275 |
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