Colonel David D. Henderson commissioned into the Field Artillery in 2002, COL Henderson has served in a wide variety of positions throughout the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. COL Henderson most recently served as the Secretary, Joint Staff (SJS) in Washington, DC.

COL Henderson Commanded 1-6 Field Artillery Regiment, 41^st Field Artillery Brigade from 2021-2023. He Commanded Bravo Battery, 4^th Battalion, 320^th Field Artillery Regiment, 4^th Brigade Combat Team (CURRAHEE), 101^st Airborne Division during the 2010-2011 Afghanistan Surge. His other combat experiences include serving as a Company Fire Support Officer (FSO) in Zabul Province, Afghanistan in 2004, a Squadron Fire Support Officer during the 2006-07 Iraqi Surge, and as a Battalion Assistant Operations Officer in Kwost Province, Afghanistan in 2008.

COL Henderson’s staff experience includes serving as the Artillery Deputy Branch Chief at the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC), Battalion Executive Officer for the 3^rd Battalion, 7^th Field Artillery Regiment, Division Artillery (DIVARTY) Operations Officer for the 25^th Division Artillery, and the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the 25^th Infantry Division. He served as the Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General, United States Army Europe and the Chief of his Commander’s Initiative Group (CIG). Prior to Battalion Command, he served as the G5 of the 7^th Army Training Command.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Northeastern University in Boston, MA and a Masters from the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He attended National War College and attained a Master’s Degree in National Security Strategy. His military schooling also includes the Field Artillery Basic and Advanced Courses and the United States Army Command and General Staff College.

His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (3 awards), the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards), NATO Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, the Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Wings, and the Air Assault badge.

He is married and has two children.

Command Sergeant Major Santiago Cendejas is a native of San Bernardino, CA. Enlisted in the United States Army in September 1999 and completed Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training as a 13B Cannon Crew Member at Fort Sill, OK.

CSM Cendejas started his Army career in Bamberg, Germany assigned as a howitzer driver in 1-6 FA, 3BCT, 1ID. His subsequent assignments were cannoneer, Chief of Section, Gunnery Sergeant and Chief of Firing Battery, Observer Controller/Training Mentor and Senior OC/T Mentor in various locations including Fort Carson, CO and Camp Shelby, MS. He served in multiple 1SG and Staff NCOIC positions in 1AD, 4ID and as the 1SG/School Chief for the Advanced Leader Course at the NCOA, FCoE, Fort Sill, OK.

After attending the Sergeants Major Academy, CSM Cendejas was selected to serve as the First Corps Fires Ops SGM before assuming responsibility as the Battalion Command Sergeant Major of 2-3FA, 1BDE, 1AD and 3-358FA, 189th CATB, 1st Army.

His deployments include Kosovo, Iraq, Jordan, Romania, Poland, and the Republic of South Korea in support of multiple campaigns and efforts.

CSM Cendejas holds an associate’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies, a Bachelor of Arts in Work Force Development and Leadership, and a Master of Science in Leadership. He also attended the Commander/1SG Course, Primary Leader Development Course, Advanced Leader Course and Senior Leader Course, Collateral Damage Estimation Course, Batte Staff, Equal Opportunity and SMAC Class 70.

CSM Cendejas is married to Mrs. Martha Vivian Cendejas of 22 years. They have two children.

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