Cadre and Staff
LTC Joshua Trulock
Joshua Trulock assumed duties as the Professor of Military Science at Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge on June 16, 2023. As the Professor of Military Science, LTC Trulock leads LSU’s mission to select, educate, train, and commission college students to be officers and leaders of character in the Total Army. LTC Trulock is a native of Clearwater, Florida, and he received a his Army commission in November 2006 through the Officer Candidate School at Fort Moore, GA. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Florida. He also holds two master's degrees: the first in Business and Organizational Leadership from Webster University and the second in Defense and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Navy War College. His military education includes the Military Police Officer Basic Course, Military Police Captain’s Career Course, and the U.S. Navy War College.
Master Sergeant Brian Moran
Master Sergeant Brian Moran is a native of Santa Monica, California, enlisted in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman on July 5, 2007. Throughout his distinguished career, he has served in numerous leadership and operational roles, including Rifleman, Sniper Instructor, United States Army Sniper Course Instructor, First Sergeant, and Senior Military Science Instructor. His assignments have included service with the 75th Ranger Regiment, the United States Army Sniper Course, the United States Army Marksmanship Unit, the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, and multiple infantry units at Fort Benning, Fort Riley, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. MSG Moran has completed six combat deployments to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and has also deployed to Bogotá, Colombia, in support of U.S. Army South. His professional military education includes Ranger School, Airborne School, Sniper Course, Battle Staff, the Special Operations Tactical Interdiction Course, and multiple Noncommissioned Officer leadership courses. His numerous awards and decorations include two Meritorious Service Medals, six Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, six Good Conduct Medals, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, the NATO Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, the Ranger Tab, and the Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, and Master Infantryman Badge. MSG Moran is married to Kelly Hatcher of Dunnellon, Florida, and they have two children, Margaret and James.
CPT Will Bloom
CPT Will Bloom is a native of Union, KY. He received his commission in May 2017, as Infantry Officer. CPT Bloom holds a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Human Resource Management from Xavier University. CPT Bloom is a graduate of Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course, Maneuver Captains Career Course, Ranger School, Jumpmaster School, Airborne School, Air Assault School, Army Reconnaissance Course, and Master Fitness Trainer Course. CPT Bloom has served in various leadership and staff positions throughout his 11-year career.
CPT Lucas McConaughey
CPT Lucas McConaughey assumed duties as the Assistant Professor of Military Science at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge on January, 2026. As the Assistant Professor of Military Science, CPT McConaughey assists the PMS in training and commissioning quality officers, while also acting as the liaison to the Louisiana National Guard.
CPT Steven Honore
Captain Steven Honore graduated from Southeastern LA University in 2014 with a B.A. in Business Management. He earned his commission through Army ROTC at Louisiana State University’s Bayou Bengal BN. CPT Honoré’s first assignment was as rifle platoon leader, B/3-156 IN BN of the 256th IBCT, LAARNG. Following Platoon time, CPT Honoré served as the Executive Officer for HHC, 3-156IN BN. CPT Honore then served as the Bilateral Affairs Officer for US Embassy Port-Au-Prince, Haiti while assigned to USSOUTHCOM from 2018-2019. From 2019 to 2020 CPT Honore served as a plans officer in the J-3, Louisiana National Guard with responsibilities of planning and coordinating LANG response to numerous natural disasters, COVID-19, deployments, and CTC rotations. In 2021, CPT Honoré deployed with TF BANDIT (3-156 IN) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and served as an Assistant Operations Officer in the BN S3 in Syria. Following deployment and MCCC, CPT Honore took command of D/3-156 IN in 2022 (M-Day) and subsequent command at C/2-108 CAV REG in 2023 (M-Day). CPT Honoré returned to LANG J-3 for his full-time duties, coordinating response to numerous Hurricanes and natural disasters and mobilizations for the LANG. In November of 2024 CPT Honoré assumed responsibility as Assistant Professor of Military Science at Southeastern Louisiana University. CPT Honoré and his wife Catherine reside in Baton Rouge and have been married 3 years. They have one two-year old daughter Penelope.
SFC Austin Pounds
SFC Austin Pounds is a native of Galveston, Texas. He began his career by enlisting for Active Duty in January of 2012 and attending Infantry One-Site Unit Training at Fort Benning, Georgia. SFC Pounds is currently working on a Bachelor’s of Science in International Relations. His military education includes Infantry One-Site Unit Training, Airborne School, Basic, Advanced, and Senior Leader Course, Special Forces Foreign Weapons School, Combat Advisor Training Course, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Non-Commissioned Officer Battle Staff, and Jumpmaster School.
SFC Thomas Matsay
SFC Thomas Matsay is a native of
SSG Demazhae Fullwood
SSG Demazhae Fullwood assumed the duties as a Military Science Instructor Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge on December 10, 2025. As a Military Science Instructor, SSG Fullwood assists LSU’s mission to select, educate, and commission college students as officers and leaders of character in the Total Army. Staff Sergeant Fullwood is a native of Anderson, South Carolina. He began his career by enlisting for Active Duty in July of 2015 and completing both Basic Combat Training And Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. SSG Fullwood is currently working on a Bachelor’s in History in the Building of the Roman Empire. His military education includes Master Fitness Training, Combat Life Saver, Basic and Advanced leaders course, and Operational Security School. SSG Fullwood has served in the following assignments: the 71st Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company at Fort Carson, Colorado; the 242nd Explosive Ordnance Battalion at Fort Lee, Virginia; the 2-29th Infantry Battalion at Fort Benning, Georgia; and the United States Army Field Support Center (USAFSC) in Columbia, Maryland. SSG Fullwood’s awards and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal (4 awards), Army Achievement Medal (7 awards), Army Good Conduct Medal (3 awards), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and Certificate of Achievement (3 awards). His badges include the Driver and Mechanic Badge (Driver – Wheeled Vehicles). SSG Fullwood’s Hobbies Include Fitness, Cooking/Collecting Cookbooks, Reading, Video Games, Going To Concerts, And Watching Horror Movies. He Currently Resides In Baton Rouge, LA.
