2025 East Valley Veterans Parade Service Marshals

We are honored to be joined by our 2025 Marshals as we remember their service and sacrifice, and that of the millions of veterans they represent. We proudly present our 2025 Marshals.
Cpl Bob Brutinel
Cpl Bob Brutinel Grand Marshal (USMC)
Cpl Bob Brutinel was born in El Paso, Texas on September 4, 1924 and grew up in Clifton, Arizona. At age 17 Bob announced to his mother that he wanted to join the Marines during the time of World War II. She immediately said she would not allow it because he was still a minor. Several months later Bob turned 18, quit high school, joined the Marines, hopped on a train headed for Boot Camp in San Diego.
After Boot Camp and training as a Para Marine Bob was shipped off to South Pacific Theater. His first assignment was part of a clearing operation at Guadalcanal in the Solomon and Choiseul Islands.
On Iwo Jima Cpl Bob Brutinel was on the first wave and carried a flame thrower and packets of C2 explosives.

During the heavy, deadly fighting, Brutinel rained fiery hell on the pill boxes allowing fellow marines to advance in the fighting. Later in the battle Bob took a sniper’s bullet across the bridge of his nose inches away from taking his life. For his actions and courage Bob was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for the wounds he received on Iwo Jima.

After the war Bob settled in Casa Grande, the hometown of his late wife, Maxine, and established the Brutinel Plumbing Company. Bob is a member of Saint Anthony Church, a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council #3136, charter member of the Marine Corps League Detachment 901, and a member of VFW Post 1677.

Bob turned 100 years old on September 4, 2024.

Cpt. Ryan Visconti
Cpt. Ryan ViscontiArmy Marshal

Cpt. Ryan Visconti graduated from Arizona State University and commissioned through ASU’s Army ROTC program in 2007.

After graduating from the armor officer basic course and army airborne school, he was assigned as a platoon leader in A Troop, 6-1 CAV, 1st BDE, 1st Armor Division. In 2009, the 1st BDE, 1st AD deployed to Kirkuk, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During that time, he served as A Troop Executive Officer; the unit worked tirelessly to patrol the area of operation, eliminate the ongoing insurgency threat, and transfer security responsibilities to Iraqi Army partners.

While on that deployment, Ryan felt God’s calling on his life to ministry. After redeploying and finishing his active-duty commitment, he left the Army, earned a master’s degree in theological studies from Liberty University, and entered full-time ministry.

In 2014, he launched Generation Church as the Lead Pastor with a vision of reaching the valley with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Generation Church has grown exponentially over the last eleven years with over 5,000 people gathering for weekly worship services. It now has four campuses (in Mesa, Queen Creek, Ahwatukee, and Fountain Hills) and is currently one of the fastest growing churches in Arizona and the nation.

Ryan and his wife Amy have been married almost 14 years, have one daughter, Lyla (6), and hope to continue growing their family through adoption.

Their family loves serving Arizona and the people who make this community so great.

Cpt. Kyle Visconti
Cpt. Kyle Visconti Army Marshal

Cpt. Kyle Visconti graduated from ASU and commissioned through ASU’s Army ROTC in 2010. After graduating from the armor officer basic course and the army reconnaissance course he was assigned to C Co, 1-16 Infantry Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division in Ft. Riley, KS. In 2011,

Kyle deployed as a platoon leader to the Uruzgan province of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His BN was attached to Special Operations Task Force – Southeast to support with Village Stability Operations.

During that time, Kyle’s platoon established a new outpost in previously held Taliban territory in the Khod valley and trained over 120 Afghan National Security Forces. A few years later, in 2014, he deployed again with 1st BDE, 1st INF DIV to Kuwait as an executive officer in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

He then went on to complete the Military Intelligence Captain’s Career Course and finish his active-duty obligation as an intelligence officer for the 1st Infantry Division Artillery Headquarters.

Kyle transitioned into the Arizona Army National Guard where he served as the battalion intelligence officer (S2) with the 153rd Brigade Support Battalion while simultaneously working on a Master of Business Administration at ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business.

In 2019 Kyle graduated from ASU and left military service. He now proudly serves as the executive pastor at Generation Church underneath his older brother, Pastor Ryan Visconti.

He and his wife, Emily, have been married for eleven years. They have three boys William (8), Henry (6), and George (4).

Petty Officer Second Class Josh Grover
Petty Officer Second Class Josh GroverNavy Marshal

Petty Officer Second Class Josh Grover is an Arizona native and a 2006 graduate of Corona del Sol High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 2007 to 2015 as a Cryptologic Technician, assigned to the USS Ronald Reagan.

During his service, he supported operations in Afghanistan, took part in humanitarian missions in Japan following the 2011 tsunami, and contributed to both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2014, he deployed to Afghanistan with Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC).

After completing his active-duty service, Josh returned to Arizona and joined the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. He went on to serve as a Deputy Sheriff in Queen Creek and later with the Salt River Police Department, where he also served on the SWAT team.

Today, Josh works as a mortgage loan officer. In his free time, he enjoys fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, and traveling with his family.

GySgt. (E-7) Patrick Noll
GySgt. (E-7) Patrick Noll Marine Corps Marshal

Patrick Noll was born in Skillman, New Jersey, and joined the United States Marine Corps in 2000, just months after graduating high school. He completed boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, and soon received orders to Okinawa, Japan, where he met his wife Teresa, a Navy Corpsman. Together, they would go on to serve their country with pride and raise a family

grounded in military values.

Over the course of a distinguished 20-year career, Patrick rose to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) and served around the world, including deployments to Iraq (2003, 2004) and Afghanistan (2009, 2011–2012), as well as missions in Africa, Korea, and the Pacific. He was stationed at notable Marine Corps installations such as Camp Pendleton, Kaneohe Bay, Yuma, Camp Johnson, Syracuse, and Stone Bay. His final assignment was with the elite 3rd Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Special Operations Command.

After retiring in 2020, Patrick and Teresa settled in Buckeye, Arizona with their two beloved dogs—Roscoe, a loyal German Shepherd mix, and Mugz, a laid-back Old English Bulldog with a lot of personality. Patrick earned his associate degree from Estrella Mountain Community College and served as On-Site Manager and Military Liaison at the Phoenix Truck Driving Institute, where he led a team of staff and instructors, assisted veterans with GI Bill benefits, and helped fellow service members transition into civilian careers through the DOD SkillBridge program.

Patrick credits the Marine Corps for instilling values of honor, courage, commitment, and leadership that he continues to apply in every chapter of life. He remains active in the veteran community and is passionate about helping others through mentorship, job placement, and VA support. In his spare time, he enjoys woodworking, hunting, fishing, and exploring the Buckeye desert trails with Roscoe and Mugz riding shotgun.

SMSgt Barbara Kyser
SMSgt Barbara Kyser Air Force Marshal

SMSgt Kyser had the honor to serve in Europe, the Near Middle East (Turkey) and in several different stateside locations.

She began her service in 1982. Her first duty station was USAFE HQ – Ramstein Germany. She was assigned to the 86th Logistics Squadron, supporting headquarters, several Tactical Fighter Groups and the 60th Military Airlift Command Wing between 1982 and 1984.

She then supported the 379th Strategic Air Command Wing in Michigan at Wurtsmith from 1984 – 1987. In what she thought would be her final tour of duty at a coveted Search and Rescue Wing known throughout the USAF, the 129th became home base. The 129th Rescue WIng has an elite PJ (Pararescuemen)Team that SMSgt Kyser helped support. Beginning with the Gulf War through 9/11, the operational tempo was non stop. She spent day and night on the ramp loading and unloading planes, with men and their specialized equipment.

A few of the Medals SMSgt Kyser received during her service time are the Air Force Commendation Medal w/ 1 device, Air Force Achievement Medal w/2 devices. In her off time, she volunteers, please see below for some of her favorite things.

TERRY D. DIXON
TERRY D. DIXONCoast Guard Marshal

Terry has served the Coast Guard on Active Duty and Reserve from 1970 to 1995. Retiring in 1995 after 25 years of service. His favorite active-duty station was Coast Guard Station Stony Point Light Station in Stony Point New York. Where he served as the Officer in Charge and the last light keeper on the Hudson River.

He was also stationed at Coast Guard Station New York Harbor, Coast Guard Station San Diego Air Station California, Coast Guard Station Channel Islands, California and Coast Guard Station Recruiting Office Ventura, California,

After retiring from the Coast Guard for 20 years Terry missed the comradery and the purpose that he once had. He remembered

the Coast Guard Auxiliary from the time he had served as a Liaison Officer to the local Auxiliary Flotilla while on active duty.

He now serves as a US Coast Guard Auxiliary Division Commander for Greater Arizona.