STAFF PROFILES

LTC MICHAEL E. IRATCABAL

LTC Michael E. Iratcabal was born in Reno, Nevada in 1963.  He received a Reserve Officer commission from ROTC in 1986 and entered active duty at Aberdeen Proving Ground the following year.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the University of Nevada at Reno, and holds a Master of Science degree in management from Florida Institute of Technology.  His military education includes the Ordnance Officer Basic and Advance Course, Command and General Staff College, Combined Arms Service Staff School, and the NBC and Airborne Schools.

  His current assignment is the Senior Military Instructor at Incline High School, Incline Village, Nevada.  Other key assignments were the Inspector General, Nevada Military Department, Carson City, Nevada Brigade Logistics Officer, 2/78th Training Support Brigade, the Battalion Executive Officer, 10th Forward Support Battalion, and the Materiel Maintenance Officer, 10th Division Support Command, 10th Mountain Division (LI), Fort Drum, New York; Support Operations Officer, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, South Korea; Combat Service Support Automation Management Officer, 13th Corps Support Command, Fort Hood, Texas; Battalion Support Operations Officer, 3rd Brigade (FE), 91st Division (E); Instructor/Writer, Command and Staff Department, and Company Commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion, United States Army Ordnance Center and School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; His initial assignment was with the 123rd Support Battalion (Main), First Armored Division, Nuremberg, Germany; he held key positions of Headquarters and Maintenance Platoon Leader, Light Maintenance Shop Officer, Company Executive Officer, and the Battalion’s Training and Operation’s Officer.

  His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC), the Army Commendation Medal (5 OLC), and the Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC).

  He is married to the former Danielle A, Detweiler, and they have four children (Derik 18), Nicole (17), Danea (15), and Bryan (12).

Army Instructor: First Sergeant (retired) Charles Porter was assigned to the school in January 1992. His last duty assignment was as a Senior Advisor, Infantry Branch to the U.S. Army Reserves and National Guard, stationed at 6th Army Headquarters, San Francisco, CA.  Additional duties include Color Guard, Drill Team Instructor, and  varsity rifle team coach.

Army Instructor: Sergeant Major (retired) Aron Hernandez was assigned to Incline High School on February 1, 2004 and shares his duties with our two other JROTC instructors. his last active duty assignment took place in Washington state as Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Washington Army National Guard. Sergeant Major is currently the instructor for the 1st year cadets. Additional duties include supply/equipment maintenance, Physical Security Officer, and Color Guard  and Drill Team advisor.