08/01/2026
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Brotherly love to all of you, my extended family and Battle Buddies who make this world feel a whole lot smaller and stronger. These past weeks brought some real “Army therapy”, round-the-clock operations with very little sleep. The kind of tempo that tests every fiber. I’m grateful for every breath and every struggle. They refine us. I am exactly where the Lord wants me to be. There was a time it was well-documented that my path was finished… then His hand intervened, redirected everything, and kept me here long enough to keep growing this family (still ongoing). Over the years, from 1SG to SGM to CSM, a meaningful moment always comes when a Commander finishes their time. My Battle Buddy and brother LTC Haywood completed his multi-year tour and we said “see you later.” What an honor it was to serve side-by-side with him and with Col. Miller. When I took over as CSM of Cactus Battalion, I was finishing the Sergeants Major Academy and slotted for an Operations SGM bill in another state, then got laterally to outstanding Cactus. Getting to work with Col. Miller and was a blessing, and to meet his good family, and this entire Cactus Battalion family has been pure blessing. The Commander and I have traveled multiple states together on missions. After another Change of Command at the end of this long stretch, it’s been good getting to know our new Commander, another extended-family brother, as we keep striving for our families, the Army, and the world. I’m grateful for every mountain, valley, cave, and storm. They make us stronger. Grateful for every Battle Buddy who simply gives their best. One team; one fight. Huge shout-out to the community partners who multiply our combat effectiveness every day Texas Roadhouse.
Texas Roadhouse, who open their doors and hearts to Service Members facing real struggles; Reyness Price and the entire Military Support Foundation family, who show up with pallets of chow, Gatorade, Prebiotic Pepsi, Aquafina, and more for the Soldiers, Medics, Chaplains, and Safety teams grinding those long hot hours. Partners like Kellogg’s, Starbucks, and so many others who keep the force hydrated and mission-ready.
-Sean Archangels CEO
