Lieutenant Colonel John Blankenhorn
Professor of Military Science & Department Chair
Active Duty United States Army
402-472-4268
jblankenhorn2@unl.edu
Lieutenant Colonel John F. Blankenhorn is the Professor of Military Science and Chair of the Department of Military Science at the University of Nebraska Lincoln.
Lieutenant Colonel Blankenhorn is a basic branch Armor Officer commissioned through the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in General Management from USMA in 1994.
Upon completion of the Armor Officer Basic Course, Lieutenant Colonel Blankenhorn served as a platoon leader in 4ID and platoon leader and staff officer in 3d ACR at Fort Carson, Colorado. Following completion of the Armor Officer Advance Course, the Combined Arms Service Staff School and Cavalry Leaders Course in 1998, Lieutenant Colonel Blankenhorn served as the 1-1 Cavalry Squadron Maintenance Officer and the C Troop Commander while stationed in Budingen, Germany.
In August 2001, Lieutenant Colonel Blankenhorn was assigned as a trainer to the 1-394th TSBn of the 75th ID (TS) in support of the Louisiana National Guard's 256 Enhanced Separate Brigade with duty in Shreveport, Louisiana. He subsequently served as a Small Group Instructor for the Engineer Captain's Career Course at Fort Leonard-Wood, Missouri from August 2003 to August 2005.
Prior to his current duties at UNL, Lieutenant Colonel Blankenhorn was assigned to 3d ACR at Fort Hood, Texas where he served as Assistant Regimental S-3, Regimental Planner and a Squadron Operations Officer and Executive Officer in garrison and while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lieutenant Colonel Blankenhorn is a graduate of Intermediate Level Education at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) at Fort Benning, Georgia and holds a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Louisiana Tech University.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards), the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal (2 awards), the Iraqi Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Lieutenant Colonel Blankenhorn also maintains the Valorous Unit Award as a permanent unit award. His skill qualifications include the Airborne and Air Assault badges.
Lieutenant Colonel Blankenhorn and his wife Sherri have five children..
Major Daniel Behn
Assistant Professor of Military Science
Battalion Executive Officer
Nebraska Army National Guard
402-472-2468
dbehn2@unl.edu
Major Daniel Behn was born in Kearney, Nebraska on November 6, 1963. He graduated high school at North Platte High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University. Major Behn started his military career as an enlisted member of the 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kansas. His other previous duty assignments were with the 372nd Engineer Group and 3rd Corps Support Command in the Army Reserves, the 67th ASG, 1075th Transportation Company and 734th Transportation Battalion with the Nebraska Army National Guard.
Major Behn's awards include: Army Commendation Medal (3 Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Achievement Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with M and Silver Hour Glass Device), Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Nebraska National Guard Service Medal (with M Device), Nebraska National Guard Individual Achievement Medal, Louisiana Emergency Service Medal.
Major Behn and his wife, Jan, have two daughters. The Behn's live in Hickman, Nebraska.
Ms. Cindy Stockamp
Assistant Professor of Military Science
402-472-2468
cstockamp2@unl.edu
Cindy Stockamp was born in Fremont, Nebraska on August 9, 1979. She graduated high school from Scribner-Snyder Community Schools in 1997 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Oklahoma at Norman. Ms. Stockamp was commissioned as an Engineer Officer through the University of Oklahoma’s Army ROTC program and was assigned as a junior platoon evaluator for the Leadership Development Advanced Course at Fort Lewis, WA prior to attending her officer basic course at Ft Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Upon completion of the Engineer Officer Basic Course in 2002, Ms. Stockamp was assigned to the 84th Engineers Combat Battalion (Heavy) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii and served as a platoon leader for 2nd Platoon Alpha Company, 1st Platoon Bravo Company, and Quarry Platoon 227th Engineer Company as well as the Assistant Battalion S-4 (Supply Officer) and the Assistant Battalion Operations Officer. While with the 84th ECB (H), She was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraq Freedom from January 2004 to January 2005. After returning from deployment she separated from active duty and joined the United States Army Reserve.
In January 2006, Ms. Stockamp was assigned as the Battalion S-4 for the 530th Military Police Battalion in Omaha, Nebraska. In October 2006, she received orders to attend the Civil Affairs Qualification Course at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and subsequently deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from March 2007 to March 2008 as a Civil Affairs Civic Action Team Leader and as Assistant Brigade Civil Military Operations Officer (S-9).
Upon completion of her deployment she returned to the 530th Military Police Battalion and served as the Executive Officer for its 439th Military Police Detachment until February 2009 when she took command of the 486th Civil Affairs Battalion Head Quarters Company in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company deployed to Iraq in support of OIF from October 2010 to October 2011.
Ms. Stockamp’s military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2OLC), Army Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal (w/1 star), Iraq Campaign Medal (w/ 3 stars), Global War on Terror Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (w/ M), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (w/2 numeral), NATO medal, Combat Action Badge.
She currently serves as a Captain in the US Army Reserve.
Mr. Sean O'Neill
Asst Professor of Military Science
Enrollment and Scholarship Officer
402-472-4269
soneill3@unl.edu
Sean O'Neill was born in Columbus, Nebraska, on September 27, 1981. He graduated from Scotus Central Catholic High School in 2000 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Creighton University in 2004. Mr. O'Neill was commissioned as an Air Defense Artillery Officer through the Creighton University Army ROTC program.
Upon completion of the Air Defense Officer Basic Course in 2004, Mr. O'Neill was assigned to the 1-1 Air Defense Battalion (Patriot) Ft. Bliss, TX and served as assistant Fire Control platoon leader and support platoon leader for Alpha Battery. In February 2006, Mr. O'Neill served as executive officer for Bravo Battery 1-1 ADA which transferred to Ft. Hood, TX as part of 4-5 ADA Battalion (Combined Patriot & Avenger) and served as the Assistant Operations Officer for the Battalion. In May of 2008, Mr. O'Neill left Active Duty and joined the Nebraska National Guard with the 67TH Battlefield Surveillance Brigade BFSB). In July, 2010 Mr. O'Neill deployed to Iraq with the 67TH BFSB as the Brigade Battle Captain and Headquarters of Headquarters Company Commander.
Mr. O'Neill's military awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal (2OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2OLC), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Mobilization Device, Overseas Service Ribbon, Louisiana National Guard Emergency Service Medal, and Parachutist Badge.
Mr. O'Neill and his wife, Ashley, have a daughter. The O'Neills live in Omaha, Nebraska.
Mr. O'Neill currently serves as a Captain in the Nebraska National Guard.
Master Sergeant John Williams
Senior Military Science Instructor
Active Duty United States Army
402-472-4265
jwilliams28@unl.edu
MSG John F. Williams is a native of Charlotte, N.C. MSG Williams enlisted in the Army in 1992. He attended Basic Combat Training and One Station Unit Training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. After completion of training he was awarded the George S. Patton outstanding graduate as a Cavalry Trooper with Military Occupational Specialty 19D, US Cavalry Scout.
MSG Williams' assignments and positions throughout his military career: Scout dismount and Point Man; Scout Gunner, HHC 4-23 INF (ABN) Ft Lewis WA; Scout Squad leader and Gunner, HHC 2AD (FWD) Garstadt Germany; Scout Squad Leader and Section Leader, HHC 3-68AR Ft Carson CO; Scout Section Leader and Senior Scout, Ft Hood, TX; Scout Section Leader and Airborne Scout Platoon Sergeant, Eagle Troop 3-17 Cav and E Troop 1st Cav, Ft Wainwright AK; Senior Drill Sergeant and First Sergeant, D Troop 5-15 Cav, Ft Knox Ky; Heavy Scout Platoon Sergeant, A Troop 1-1 Cav and First Sergeant, Bandit Troop 1-1 Cav, Budingen Germany; TCMFCS C4ISR NCOIC, Huntington Beach, CA; First Sergeant HHT 1-91 Cav (ABN) and Anvil Troop 191 Cav (ABN), Schweinfurt, Germany.
Military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service (3OLC), Army Commendation Medal (7OLC), Army Achievement Medal (5OLC), Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asian Medal (3bronze stars), Afghan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (w/3 numeral), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (w/5 numeral), NATO medal, Multinational Force and Observer Medal; Kuwaiti Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwaiti Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Driver Badge (Wheeled), Air Assault Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Airborne Jumpmaster Badge, Drill Sergeant Badge, Combat Action Badge, German Army Parachute Badge (Silver), German Bronze Sports Badge.
MSG Williams’ military schools and courses include the M901 ITV Gunners Course; Basic Airborne School; Combat Lifesaver Course; Air Assault Course; Special Forces Infantry Leader Course; Total Army Retention Course; FBCB2 6.4 Course; Unit Movement Officer Course; Instructor Training Course; Primary Leadership Development Course; Equal Opportunity Representative Course; Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course; Advance Noncommissioned Course; Airborne Jumpmaster Course; Drill Sergeant School; Germany Head start Course.
MSG Williams is a Life time member of the 82nd All American Airborne Division Association. He is also a member of the 173rd ABCT Association; U.S. Cavalry and Armor Association and he has been awarded the Bronze Medallion of the Order of St. George and Gold Cavalry Combat Spurs. He has an Associate Degree in General Studies from Colorado Technical University.
Sergeant First Class Richard Ballard
Military Science Instructor
Active Duty United States Army
402-472-4265
rballard3@unl.edu
Sergeant First Class Richard G. Ballard was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 2, 1972. He joined the Louisiana National Guard in February of 1990 attending Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. After graduating from Northwood High School in Blanchard, Louisiana in 1991, SFC Ballard completed Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, receiving a MOS of 11B Infantryman. In August of 1992 SFC Ballard transferred to active duty status reporting to 1-4 INF Hohenfels, Germany. Other units SFC Ballard has served with are 5-20 INF, FT Lewis WA. (1995-1997), 1-14 INF Schofield Barracks, HI (1997-2001), 2 - 187 INF FT. Campbell, Kentucky (2001-2004) 2 - 11 INF (2004-2007), National Police Transition Team Member Iraq (Nov 07-Oct 08).
Sergeant First Class Ballard has held the positions of Rifleman, Automatic Rifleman, M60 gunner/ assistant gunner, M203 Gunner, RTO, Rifle Squad Team Leader, Rifle Squad Leader, Weapons Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, and Platoon Leader.
Sergeant First Class Ballard has also deployed on several Operations. In 1996 he deployed to Guam on Operation Pacific Haven to guard Kurdish refugees being inprocessed into the United States. In 2001 SFC Ballard deployed to Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky to guard the munitions storage facility as part of Operation Noble Eagle. He has also deployed to Afghanistan, Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom I and VII.
Sergeant First Class Ballard is a graduate of the Total Army Instructor Course, Combat Life Savers Course, Javelin Gunner's Course, the Javelin Instructor's Course, Warrior Leaders Course, BNCOC, ANCOC, Pre- Ranger Course (Schofield Barracks), Level I Combatives Instructor, Air Assault Course, and Load Planners Course.
His awards include the Bronze Star Medal (1OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (1OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3OLC), Army Achievement Medal (3OLC), Army Good Conduct Medal 5th Award, National Defense Service Medal 2nd Award, Army Service Ribbon, Humanitarian Service Medal, NCOPDR 3rd Award, Over Seas Ribbon 4th Award, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (w/ Arrowhead) Global War on Terrorism Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal.
BADGES: Expert Infantryman Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Air Assault Badge, Wheeled Drivers Badge, Order of Saint Moires.
Ms. Kristine Hart
Human Resources Assistant
Retired Nebraska Air National Guard
402-472-2469
khart2@unl.edu
Kris keeps the cadets records, manages Army forms, schedules physicals, and ensures contracted and scholarship cadets receive their monthly stipends. Kris retired from the Nebraska Air National Guard after 20 years as an airplane mechanic. Kris has been with UNL Army ROTC for 20 years. She's an avid fan of the Lincoln Stars' hockey team and attends every Nebraska Huskers home football game.
Mrs. Marjorie Wolfe
Office Associate
402-472-5885
mwolfe1@unl.edu
Mrs. Wolfe joined the Military Science Department in October, 2006. She provides secretarial/receptionist support to the Professor of Military Science and Cadre. In her spare time she enjoys camping, hiking and reading; but her favorite activity is playing with her grandchildren.
