Army Reserve Leader Will Deliver Keynote Address at Burlington County Memorial Day Ceremony This Saturday
Wildermann’s Army Reserve service began in 2003 and included assignments with the Battle Projection Group, 1st Brigade, 78th Division at Fort Dix and later command of the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment of the 1st Brigade, 78th Division. He mobilized in support of the Global War on Terrorism from July 2005 through July 2007 and served as Tactical Operations Center operations instructor. He then served as Observer Controller Trainer with the 3rd Battle Command Training Group, 2nd Brigade, 75th Battle Command Training Division and later as Assistant Operations Officer and Signal Officer for the unit at Joint Base MDL.
He also served as the Deputy Defense Coordinating Officer for FEMA Region 3 in Philadelphia, helping to support the agency’s hurricane and COVID-19 responses and security for special events such as the State of the Union addresses and President George H.W. Bush’s State Funeral.
Col. Wilderman was assigned to the 99th Readiness Division in June 2021. He has served as Congressional Legislative Liaison since June 2023.
His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (4 Oak Clusters), the Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Service Medal and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.
The Burlington County Memorial Day ceremony is held May 30 every year in recognition of the holiday’s origin in 1868 when General John A. Logan, a leader of the Northern Civil War veterans, first called for a national day of remembrance for those who died in defense of the country.
“The heroes we honor on Memorial Day stepped forward to defend our nation and they were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for that cause,” Commissioner Eckel said. “Our responsibility is to ensure their service does matter, and that our nation continues to uphold the principles and freedoms so many have died to protect.”