86th Expeditionary Signal Battalion

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🐅Congratulations on completing MLC! 🐅

Today, we celebrate the achievements of SFC Washington (Commandant's List) and SFC Balderas (Commandant's List) for their graduation from the Master Leader Course (MLC). During the course, they learned the skills required to serve in positions of increased responsibility, bridging the gap between Tactical, Operational, and Strategic leadership. Wishing them continued success as they apply these lessons to lead and develop others.

11th Signal Brigade

🐅 Black Raven | Deployment Spotlight🐅

This past week, The Soldiers of Bravo Company, 86th Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced, deployed in support of military forces across the EUCOM AOR.

While forward Bravo Company will execute the BNs mission on being the “First Voice heard” by providing robust, reliable, secure, and resilient communications— to Commanders anytime and anywhere the mission demands.

COL Eva Millare and CSM Matthew Helmer, Command Team of the 11th Corps Signal Brigade, were on hand to extend their well wishes and express pride in these outstanding Soldiers as they stepped forward to serve.

We wish Bravo Company a safe and successful deployment.
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11th Signal Brigade

🐅All-Army Cross Country🐅

1LT Meijas Martinez, Keysh, B Co 86th ESB-E XO, had the honor and privilege to be invited to join the All-Army 8K Cross Country team. Today at the Armed Forces Cross Country Championships at Joint Base San Antonio, TX. After a hard-fought race, the Women’s teams brought home the gold.

Final Women’s Team Standing
1st Place Army
2nd Place USN
3rd Place USAF
4th Place USMC

Individual Women's Standings:

- 1st SSG Rampf-Cribbs, Colett: Fort Carson, CO - 29:01

- 2nd SGT Kurgat, Ednah: Fort Carson, CO - 29:03

- 6th CPT Horoho, Monika: JBLM, WA - 31:04

- 10th 2LT Richards, Lilian: Fort Gordon, GA - 31:52

- 14th LTC Calway, Kelly: West Point, NY - 32:45

- 🐅19th 1LT Meijas Martinez, Keysh: Fort Bliss, TX - 33:41

Job well done and safe travels back to FOB Tiger.

“Inducted. Honored. Ready.”

Nov 25, 2025

We celebrated the induction of an outstanding soldiers into the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers.

This ceremony represents hard work, discipline, sacrifice, and dedication to service. Becoming an NCO is more than earning a rank, it’s accepting the responsibility to lead and mentor while upholding the standards of the United States Army.

🐅Happy holidays from 86th ESB-E🐅

Yesterday, the BN recognized the impactful achievement of SFC Thompson and his efforts, putting a new spin on the BN's recent NCO induction and PFC Divine for winning 1AD Paralegal of the Year. Additionally, the BN bid farewell to Chaplain (CPT) Bull and SSG Mort, giving thanks for their service to the unit and the greater Fort Bliss community.

Also, the Company Commanders & First Sergeants from across the BN hosted a Holiday party to celebrate our service members, civilians, and families. All had a fantastic time celebrating, as it’s always an honor to serve alongside such incredible people.

👏 Congratulations on completing MLC! 👏

Today, SFC Napoli HHC 86th ESB-E graduated the Master Leader Course, no small feat. His hard work, perseverance, and leadership potential truly reflect the best of a T.I.G.E.R. Leader. Wishing him continued success as he applies these lessons to lead and develop others.

🐅 Team Tiger Proudly Hosts the 11th CSB Command Team 🐅

This week, COL Millare, CSM Helmer, and key staff visited FOB Tiger to assess ongoing training and readiness across the formation.

They observed A Co’s Tiger Academy, C Co’s Build a Tiger (BAT) competition, and received B Co’s ROC drill in preparation for upcoming missions.

The visit was rounded out with counseling, mentoring, and recognition of several HHC Soldiers for their exceptional service to 86th ESB-E and the Fort Bliss community.

Team Tiger continues to deliver disciplined training and readiness across all companies.

This week the TIGERS conducted the lateral appointment to 1SG for 1SG Parker and the Change of Responsibility for Charlie Company, “Coyotes”. 1SG Parker assumes responsibility of Charlie while 1SG Garcia transitions over to HHC S3 section. While the Coyote family is sad to see 1SG Garcia leave, they are equally excited to welcome 1SG Parker as the Company 1SG. Congratulations gentlemen.