Mission Statement

Bravo (Big Dog) Company and its resilient and competent cadre are operating on the Commander's intent with a decentralized execution to provide the highest quality Intelligence Soldiers to the Army to be further developed at a U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) unit of assignment.

Organization

Big Dog Company consists of 35F10 Trainees and permanent party cadre, including Drill Sergeants and Company Headquarters personnel.

Big Dog Company

CQ Desk: 520-533-1533

Senior Drill Sergeant (SDS) Wilcox

Hounds Platoon Drill Sergeants:

DS Smith; DS Legare; DS DiStefano; DS Forbes; DS Vega

Wolves Platoon Drill Sergeants:

DS Dowda; DS Hess; DS Olarte-Grisales; DS Smith; DS Paz

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    CPT Kyle Popelka was born and raised in Alameda, CA. In 2012, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University. In 2013, he enlisted into the Army as an Intelligence Analyst (35F) after completing basic combat training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and advanced individual training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.  

   

 CPT Popelka’s enlisted service began in the Eighth Army G2 as a human and counterintelligence analyst in Yongsan, South Korea. In 2014, CPT Popelka was transferred to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Carson, Colorado, where he served as the collection requirements manager, lead intelligence analyst and security manager. While at Fort Carson, CPT Popelka deployed twice in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  

    In 2019, CPT Popelka commissioned as an  officer after attending Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia. CPT Popelka was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, in the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) where he served as the Multi-Function Platoon Leader and Executive Officer for the Military Intelligence Company. He also served as the assistant S2 in 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, deploying to Poland in support of European Assure, Deter, and Reinforce (EADR). 

    CPT Popelka’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2), Basic Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Expert Soldier Badge.

  

    CPT Popelka is married to Dr. Samantha Popelka from Fountain Hills, Arizona. They have one daughter, Gemma (9 months).

First Sergeant Jason R. Turner enlisted in the Army on July 22, 2003. He attended One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, earning the MOS of Combat Engineer (12B). He was then assigned to 2nd Infantry Division at Camp Howze, South Korea.

After 11 months on the South Korean peninsula, 1SG Turner deployed to Camp Habbaniyah, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his 12-month deployment he served as a line engineer, unit armorer, radio telephone operator (RTO), and supply specialist. He was then stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, with 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division where he served as the assistant Brigade S2.

In 2008, 1SG Turner reclassed as a Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Analyst (35N). In 2010, he was reassigned back to Fort Carson with 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. His follow on assignments include: Intelligence Instructor and Battalion S3, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion, Goodfellow AFB, Texas; Senior SIGINT NCOIC, 522nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, Wiesbaden, Germany; Senior SIGINT NCO and Army Senior Enlisted Advisor to NSA/CSS for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. He was then stationed in Hawaii as the Deputy Director of Human Resources for Workforce Services and Administration. He was then sent to Fort Huachuca, Arizona, and assigned as the Senior Instructor for the Military Intelligence Captains Career Course. Currently, he is serving as the First Sergeant for Bravo Company, 305th Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Huachuca.     

1SG Turner's awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster, the Army Good Conduct Medal (6), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3), Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon (4), Humanitarian Service Medal, NATO International Security Assistance Force Medal, and Combat Action Badge.