Sgt. Juan Becerril of the Virgin Islands National Guard graduated as the Distinguished Honor Graduate of the U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Advanced Leadership Course after finishing first in his class, according to a press release from the Virgin Islands National
Guard.
Becerril completed all three phases of the course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, from April through June 4. He earned Commandant’s List honors and ranked first among 22 soldiers in Class 007-26, the press release stated.
A 74D chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist, Becerril also holds military occupational specialties as a horizontal construction engineer and wheeled vehicle mechanic, according to the release.
During his 18 years of military service, Becerril has served with the 661st Military Police Company, 651st Maintenance Company, 662nd Engineer Company and Joint Force Headquarters. He currently serves with the 23rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team, which responds to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive hazards in support of civil authorities, the release stated.
The Virgin Islands National Guard said Becerril’s military service has been recognized with numerous awards and credited his family as a source of support throughout his career.
“His family, he says, has been the foundation of his motivation and success throughout his career,” the release stated.
