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CADET BATTALION LEADERSHIP TEAM
CADET BATTALION LEADERSHIP TEAM
C/CPT
C/CPT
Cinthia Suastegui Picazo
Cinthia Suastegui Picazo
Cadet Battalion Commander (Act)
Cadet Battalion Commander (Act)
C/CPT
C/CPT
Justin Lizenbery
Justin Lizenbery
Cadet Battalion Executive Officer
Cadet Battalion Executive Officer
C/SFC
C/SFC
Aryan A. Singh
Aryan A. Singh
Cadet Command Sergeant Major (Act)
Cadet Command Sergeant Major (Act)
PACER BATTALION STAFF
PACER BATTALION STAFF
S1
Personnel Mgt
C/MSG LEWIS
S2
Physical Security
C/1LT Garcia
S3
Operations
C/2LT Cornwall
S4
Logistics
- TBD -
PAO
Public Affairs
C/SSG Garibay
INSTRUCTORS
INSTRUCTORS
Mario V. Acevedo
Mario V. Acevedo
Major
United States Army (Retired)
Senior Army Instructor
Mario.Acevedo@trusd.net
Johnny Kolak
Johnny Kolak
Sergeant First Class
United States Army (Retired)
Army Instructor
John.Kolak@trusd.net
Major Acevedo was born in San Jose, California, and is a graduate of Wm. C. Overfelt High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Infantry in 1981. Rising through the ranks from Private to Platoon Sergeant, he was commissioned as an Infantry Officer through Officer Candidate School in 1994. His leadership roles included Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Battalion Executive Officer, and Brigade Operations Officer. He retired as a Major in 2027 after more than four decades of honorable service.
Major Acevedo was born in San Jose, California, and is a graduate of Wm. C. Overfelt High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Infantry in 1981. Rising through the ranks from Private to Platoon Sergeant, he was commissioned as an Infantry Officer through Officer Candidate School in 1994. His leadership roles included Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Battalion Executive Officer, and Brigade Operations Officer. He retired as a Major in 2027 after more than four decades of honorable service.
Following retirement, he continued to mentor the next generation as a Senior Army Instructor in the JROTC program—first at Franklin High School in Stockton, CA (2017–2023), and currently at Grant Union High School in Sacramento since 2023. He holds an Associate Degree in Marketing Management, a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts, and a Masters Degree. in International Relations.
Following retirement, he continued to mentor the next generation as a Senior Army Instructor in the JROTC program—first at Franklin High School in Stockton, CA (2017–2023), and currently at Grant Union High School in Sacramento since 2023. He holds an Associate Degree in Marketing Management, a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts, and a Masters Degree. in International Relations.
Sergeant Kolak is a proud graduate of the Twin Rivers Unified School District JROTC program and is honored to return as an instructor at Grant Union High School. He began his Army career as a Military Police officer before serving as a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant. Over his 20-year service, he deployed to Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, gaining valuable experience working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Sergeant Kolak is a proud graduate of the Twin Rivers Unified School District JROTC program and is honored to return as an instructor at Grant Union High School. He began his Army career as a Military Police officer before serving as a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant. Over his 20-year service, he deployed to Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, gaining valuable experience working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Following retirement, Sergeant Kolak has committed to helping students build character, confidence, and leadership through the JROTC program, staring at Edison High School in Stockton, CA (2024–2025), and now at Grant Union High School in Sacramento.
Following retirement, Sergeant Kolak has committed to helping students build character, confidence, and leadership through the JROTC program, staring at Edison High School in Stockton, CA (2024–2025), and now at Grant Union High School in Sacramento.
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