Timothy A. Guden
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Timothy A. Guden | |
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 CSM Guden at TRADOC | |
| Born | Medford, Wisconsin |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1987–2021 |
| Rank | Command Sergeant Major |
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| Commands held | |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War Iraq War War in Afghanistan Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
Timothy A. Guden is a former United States Army soldier. Over a 33-year career, he served as the Command Sergeant Major for the United States Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia, from August 2012 to March 2014, the Command Sergeant Major of the Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning, Georgia, from March 2014 to May 2015, the Command Sergeant Major of the Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region from June 2015 to July 2016, Command Sergeant Major of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, from August 2016 to June 2018, and the Command Sergeant Major of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command from February 2018 to September 2020.[1] Guden retired from the Army on September 3, 2020.[2]
Military career[edit]
Born in Medford, Wisconsin, Guden enlisted in the United States Army on July 28, 1987. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson (South Carolina), and subsequently Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Throughout his career, he has held numerous leadership positions ranging from team leader to brigade command sergeant major in Signal, Cavalry, Aviation, Intelligence, Armor and Infantry units.[2] He served as the brigade operations sergeant major for the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division; the battalion command sergeant major for 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment; and the command sergeant major for the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment. Guden then served as the brigade command sergeant major for the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.
His combat deployments include four tours in Iraq, one tour in Afghanistan, and one tour in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Guden is married to his wife, Anne Guden, both of whom live together in North Carolina, post his retirement. They have two sons and two daughters. Also, an adoptive daughter.
Awards and decorations[edit]
Guden has received the following awards:
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References[edit]
- ^ "Command Sergeant Major Timothy A. Guden, Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command".
- ^ a b c "CSM Timothy A. Guden leaves a legacy behind as he bids farewell and hangs up his uniform for good".
- ^ McLemore, Lucian W. (November 20, 2009). . United States Army. p. 4 – via Wikisource.