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Major Jorge Lorenzana
2006 after completing Basic Training and OCS at Fort Benning, GA. After completing IOBC in 2007, MAJ Lorenzana was assigned to Ft. Drum, NY where he served as Platoon Leader, Mortar Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Detachment Commander, and BN S1 for 1-32 IN. While serving as XO, he deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to Afghanistan. In 2011, MAJ Lorenzana was assigned to Fort Hood, TX. He served as a Plans Officer for 2ABCT and 1-5 CAV while deployed to Iraq. Upon return from Iraq, MAJ Lorenzana was selected to command A/1-5 CAV. While in command, MAJ Lorenzana deployed to Afghanistan. After command, he served as an Observer, Coach/Trainer with 1st Army Division West. MAJ Lorenzana completed Resident ILE at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) in 2017 and was assigned to 1-25 SBCT at Fort Wainwright, AK. While at Fort Wainwright, he served as Operations Officer and Executive Officer for 3-21 IN completing a training deployment to Thailand and Japan. In 2019, MAJ Lorenzana transitioned to the AK National Guard and entered the AGR program. He served as Senior Tactical Director with the 49th Missile Defense Battalion before assuming his current assignment as Battalion S3. MAJ Lorenzana’s military education includes: Air Defense Artillery Officer Reclassification Course, Space Operations Qualification Course, GFC Qualification Course, Command and General Staff Officer Course (ILE), Bradley Leader’s Course, Maneuver Captain’s Career Course, Airborne School, Infantry Mortars Leader’s Course, Infantry Officer’s Basic Course, Basic Officer’s Leadership Curse, and Officer Candidate School. He holds a Master’s Degree in Christian Ministry from Liberty University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from The University of West Florida. His awards include: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2), Army Commendation Medal (5), Army Achievement Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, NATO Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation (2), Afghanistan Campaign Medal- 2 Stars, Iraq Campaign Medal-1 Star, Combat Infantryman Badge, Space Badge, and Airborne Badge. MAJ Lorenzana is married to Amber and has two daughters, Alexandra and Kristina.
Click here to view all the awardees from the 2022 Alaska Missile Defender of the Year Award Ceremony.
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