Schenectady resident Mark Colloton Takes Command of Glenville-based Army National Guard Company

National Guard lieutenant and veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan leads Company E 427th Brigade Support Battalion

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1st Lt. Mark Colloton

LATHAM, NY (01/11/2013)(readMedia)-- New York Army National Guard 1st Lt. Mark Colloton, a Schenectady resident, and a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, takes command of Company E 427th Brigade Support Battalion on Sunday, Jan. 13.

The company provides logistical support to the 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry and is based at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Glenville.

Colloton replaced Capt. Steven Kitchen, who commanded the company during its deployment to Afghanistan in 2012.

Colloton enlisted in the New York Army National Guard in 2002 and earned his commission as an Ordnance Officer in 2009.

He has served in various positions such as a Food Service Worker, Battalion Motor Officer, Maintenance Platoon Leader and Maintenance Control Officer.

Colloton most recently served as a Logistics Liaison Officer for the New York Army National Guard's response to Hurricane Sandy.

Prior to that, he served in Afghanistan with the 108th Infantry in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Prior to earning his commission, he served in Iraq as a Team Leader for convoy operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom (2004-2005). He assumed his current duties in 2009.

Colloton is employed as a Federal Technician for the New York Army NationalGuard . He worked in the United States Property and Fiscal Office as a Supply Technician from 2007-2010 and currently works in the Directorate of Logistics. Prior to joining the New York Army National Guard on a full-time basis, Colloton was employed in the hospitality industry.

Colloton earned his commission in 2009 through Officer Candidate School at the Fort McClellan Military Academy, in Alabama. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from SUNY Delhi.

He is a graduate of the Unit Movement Officer Course, Warrior Leader Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course and Ordnance Basic Officer Leadership Course.

Colloton's awards and decorations include the Combat Action Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with one Campaign Star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with One Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Aperture, NCO Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Overseas Training Ribbon, and the NATO Medal.

He and his wife Rachelle have two children.