Here's how you know
 **Official websites use .mil** .mil
 **Secure .mil websites use HTTPS** lock () https://


Skip to main content (Press Enter).
 Toggle navigation
            
            
            
            
            National Guard
                        Always Ready Always There
                    National Guard
            
            Search National Guard:
                        Search
                    Search
                        Search National Guard:
                            Search
    Home

    News
    
        Guard News

    Overseas Operations

    State Partnership Program

    News Features

    RSS Feeds

    Press Releases

    Transcripts

    Features
    
        Features by Year

    Posture Statement

    State Partnership Program

    Special Features

    About the Guard
    
        How We Began

    Air National Guard

    Army National Guard    
    
        DEERS Soldier Journey

    Leader Development Program

    History and Heritage

    I am the Guard

    NGB Official March

    Leadership
    
        CNGB

    VCNGB

    SEA

    DANG

    DARNG

    Joint Staff    
    
        J-1

    J-2

    J-3

    J-4

    J-5

    J-6

    J-7

    J-8

    Personal Staff    
    
        Inspector General

    General Counsel    
    
        Special Victims Counsel

    Public Affairs

    Executive Support Services

    Legislative Liaison

    Special Staff    
    
        Office of the Provost Marshal

    Office of the Joint Surgeon

    Director of Acquisitions

    Small Business Programs

    Chaplain

    Senior Leader Management Office

    Diversity Equity Inclusion

    Comptroller

    Resources    
        National Defense Strategy Implementation Guidance

    Community Engagement

    FOIA

    Fact Sheets

    Helpful Links

    Image Gallery
    
        News Images

    Graphics

    Historical Paintings

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Legislative Liaison

    Small Business Programs

    Social Media

    State Websites

    Videos    
    
        Featured Videos

    On Every Front

    2019 Videos

    2020 Videos

    2021 Videos

    Suicide Prevention

    Family Programs

    Environmental

    Trial Defense Service

    Holistic Wellness Challenge

    Contact Us  Home
  News
  Overseas Operations
 
 Download
 Details
 Share
 Download
 Details
 Share
 Download
 Details
 Share
 NEWS
 Citizen-Soldier brothers from New Jersey deploying to Southwest Asia By Sgt. Bill Addison
                444th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
 LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. - As children, Dave and Davis Valentin grew up doing most things together. As adults, the two Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, siblings still do. Both attend classes at Bergen County College and both enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard in November 2013. Now, privates first class Valentin will deploy to Southwest Asia along with 70 other members of the 2nd-113th Security Forces (SECFOR) Platoon. “I think it’s good that we get to deploy together,” said Davis, the younger of the pair. “It definitely makes it easier to have somebody you know, somebody you grew up, with deploying with you.” Affectionately known among their platoon as the “wonder twins” for their similarities in both looks and mannerisms, the brothers spent Oct. 11 saying their goodbyes to family and friends during a departure ceremony at the Jersey City armory. The two weren’t the only pair of siblings in the formation that day. Capt. Charles Kratochvil and his younger brother 1st Lt. Christian Kratochvil will also deploy to Southwest Asia with the unit, as part of the Base Defense Operations Center platoon. Twenty-eight year old Charles received his commission in 2008, the same year his younger brother enlisted in the Army National guard. Christian won’t accept his commission until 2011. “I always knew I was going to be joining the military, but I had no idea he’d actually come with me,” Charles said. Being four year’s older than his brother, Charles said that the two weren’t always the closest growing up. He said he’s looking forward to the months deployed together.  “I don’t have to like him, but I have to love him,” he joked. “It’s cool deploying with him. It’s nice to go with someone I’ve known my whole life.” For Christian, 25, the mission represents the only opportunity he may have to deploy for his country. “This is the last chance a lot of the fresh new lieutenants and new Soldiers have to deploy for the state of New Jersey,” he said. “It’s their chance to make their mark and to do as much as they can for their country. That’s why I’m proud and excited to go.”
 SHARE
 PRINT
 North Carolina Guard Welcomes New Zambian State Partnership State Partnership Program • yesterday
 Vermont Army Guard Soldiers Attend Brazilian Mountain School Overseas Operations • yesterday
 Idaho Air Guard Conducts Panther Shadow Exercise Guard News • yesterday
 Guard Leaders Stress NCOs Role in State Partnership Program State Partnership Program • yesterday
 Massachusetts Guard Helps Host Crisis Leadership Seminar Guard News • 2 days ago
 2024 (15)  2023 (57)  2022 (71)  2021 (58)  2020 (41)  2019 (56)  2018 (55)  2017 (46)  2016 (31)  2015 (36)  2014 (48)  2013 (64)  2012 (134)  2011 (163)  2010 (179)
 Home
 Site Map
 Privacy & Security Policy
 Link Disclaimer
 Web Policy
 DOD Information Quality
 DOD Open GovernmentFOIA
 No FEAR Act
 Accessibility/Section 508
 Contact Us
 Army Guard Careers
 Air Guard Careers
 USA.gov
                    
Staying Connected
    XYouTubeFlickrFacebookInstagram
                 
                
                

Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil