Lieutenant Colonel Brenda Barrientos
Commander, JBLM Soldier Readiness Unit (SRU)
Lieutenant Colonel Brenda Barrientos assumed command as the Soldier Recovery Unit Commander on October 30, 2024.
Lieutenant Colonel Brenda Barrientos is a native of Houston, TX. She is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Technology Management from the University of Maryland University College and a Master of Business Administration from San Francisco State University. LTC Barrientos was commissioned into the United States Army as a second lieutenant on May 31, 2008.
After completing the Basic Officer Leader and the Signal Basic Officer Leader courses, LTC Barrientos was assigned to Alpha Company, Special Troops Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade in Fort Cavazos, TX. There, she served as a platoon leader and deployed to Iraq in 2009 as the Company Executive Officer. Upon redeployment, she worked as the S3 for the STB and was part of the unit’s Base Realignment and Closure move to Fort Bliss, TX.
LTC Barrientos was then assigned to 3rd IBCT, 1st Armored Division, where she served as the Brigade Assistant S6 and deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. Upon redeployment, she served as the S6 for the 2-5 Infantry Battalion. In 2013, LTC Barrientos left active duty and joined the US Army Reserves, assigned to the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary). With the 4th ESC, she deployed to Qatar and Kuwait as the Knowledge Management Officer and served 16 months overseas. In 2018, LTC Barrientos was then assigned to the 91st Training Division and served as the Deputy G6 in Camp Parks, CA. While there, LTC Barrientos also served as the primary signal planner for the Combat Support Training Exercise held annually at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. In her most recent assignment, LTC Barrientos served as the Deputy G6 for the 63rd Readiness Division in Moffet Field, CA and is a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College. Outside of the military, LTC Barrientos is a Project Manager for the General Services Administration (GSA) in Sacramento, CA.
LTC Barrientos’ awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC), Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (1 OLC), National Defense Service Medal, NATO Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1 CS), Iraq Campaign Medal (1 CS), Parachutist Badge, Combat Action Badge, and German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Gold).
Command Sergeant Major Tresha D. Jeter
Command Sergeant Major, Soldier Readiness Unit (SRU)
Command Sergeant Major Tresha D. Jeter assumed responsibilities as the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) Command Sergeant Major on August 7, 2024.
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Tresha Jeter is a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina. She is a graduate of Spartanburg High School and entered the Army on 24 September 1998, where she attended Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) as a Financial Management Technician both at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. CSM Jeter’s assignments include duties as a Travel clerk, C DET 176th Finance BN, Camp Henry, Korea; Military Pay Clerk, A Co 3rd Soldier Support BN, Fort Stewart, GA and the Defense Military Pay Office, Fort Eisenhower, GA; In and Out Processing Clerk, Group Enlisted Aide/NCO, Disbursing Agent and Training NCO, 13th Finance Group, Fort Cavazos, TX; DIMHRS Master Trainer, SR Finance NCOIC, and Congressional SACO, Human Resources Command, Alexandria, VA; Assistant Inspector General, USARCENT IG, Shaw AFB, SC; Senior Financial Advisor and Classified Deputy Disbursing Officer, US Special Operations Command, MacDill AFB, FL; Financial Management Inspector, 125th Financial Management Support Unit, Schofield Barracks, HI; Financial Management Advisor to the USARCENT G8, Shaw AFB, SC; Senior Enlisted Advisor, 24th Financial Management Support Unit (FMSU), Fort Stewart, GA; and recently the G8/Comptroller SGM, USARCENT G8, Shaw AFB, SC. CSM Jeter’s deployments included: Kuwait and Iraq from 2006-2007, Kuwait 2011-2012 and many missions to Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Egypt. CSM Jeter earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Finance from Trident University. She is actively pursuing her master’s in business administration/finance from Columbia Southern University.
CSM Jeter is a graduate of the BN Pre-Command Course, CSM Developmental Course, Sergeant’s Major Academy (SGM-A) Class 71; Senior Leaders Course (SLC); Advance Leaders Course (ALC); Basic Leaders Course (BLC); Executive Comptroller Course, Army Comptroller Course; Planning, Programing, Execution Course, Resource Management Course; Fiscal Law Course; Battle Staff Course; Senior Leaders and Clinicians Course (SLCC); SHARP Course; Lean Six Sigma- Green Belt; Inspector General Course; Basic Instructor Training Course; Equal Opportunity Leaders Course; Master Resilience Training Course; SAP TERP 10 Course; Unit Prevention Leader Course; Combat Life Savers Course; Combatives Level 1 Course; Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management Course and ACFT Level 2 Course.
CSM Jeter’s awards and decorations includes the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (6), Army Commendation Medal (6), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (3), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal (8), National Defense Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (w/bronze star), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal; Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal; Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 5); Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 4).