SSG César Martínez, 45, U.S. Army, born in Texas August 2, 1978, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2023. Martínez served as a Signal Systems Specialist with 18th Airborne Corps, a CBRN Specialist with 92nd Chemical Company, and a Paratrooper with 82nd Airborne. During his time in the service, he deployed to Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Martínez was a true leader and ensured his men were always ready for anything the enemy could throw at them. Rest easy, Soldier! Til Valhalla, Brother!