51st ESB-E

The 51st Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced (ESB-E) is the oldest active Signal Battalion in the U.S. Army stationed out of Joint Base Lewis McChord. I had the privilege and honor to serve as the Battalion Command Sergeant Major from 25 Jan 2024 until present. This page showcases some of the artifacts the team created throughout my tenure with the Battalion. This organization will always have a special place in my heart.

Change of Responsibility: I assumed responsibility of the 51st ESB-E on 24 Jan 2024.

Change of Command: LTC Beck relinquishes command to LTC Liley of the 51st ESB-E on 12 June 2025.

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

The Critical First 30 Days

A Focus on Investing In Leader Development: The Army’s Strength

MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS

Volume One (The deployment)

VOLUME TWO (Joint base lewis-mcchord)

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Focus Areas:

Professional Development Classes
Professional Development Lunches
Leadership Academy
Job Proficiency Academy
Reading Program
Writing Program
Battalion Fitness Challenge

NCO Induction Ceremonies: We conduct these ceremonies as a military tradition to formally welcome newly promoted NCOs into the corps. It marks the transition from a junior enlisted role to a leader within the organization.

Noverber 2025 nco induction ceremony

Casing Ceremony: We conducted our casing ceremony in April 2024. This is a ceremony that signifies the Battalion closing out our mission in Garrison and transitioning to our deployed location.