Elis A. Barreto
Military Branch: Army; Rank: SFC
Summary:
Barreto was born in Manati, Puerto Rico, and joined the Army in 2010.
He completed basic training and advanced individual training at Fort Eustis, Virginia, before being assigned to the 359th Transportation Battalion.
In 2013, Elis was assigned to the 51st Composite Truck Company at Baumholder, Germany, as a wheeled vehicle mechanic and deployed for nine months to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
In 2016, he was assigned to the 601st Aviation Support Battalion at Fort Riley, Kansas.
After graduating from airborne school at Fort Benning Georgia in 2017, SFC Elis Barreto was assigned to 82nd Airborne Division in 2018 and was a maintenance control sergeant assigned to Company H, 82nd Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, out of Fort Bragg, NC.
“He is incredible, smart, funny, and always ready to help.”
Legna, his wife, said, “He was a great husband. He enjoyed hearing that, and one of his biggest dreams was to one day be able to provide a house for our family. And God’s timing is perfect, and today I see his dream come true.”
Life Achievements/ Recognitions:
His military awards and decorations include the Purple Heart; the Bronze Star Medal; the Meritorious Service Medal; the Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters; the Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters; the Army Good Conduct Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters; the Combat Action Badge; the Basic Parachutist Badge; and the Army Driver and Mechanic Badge.