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The 100th Division offers itself as a premier training resource for the U.S. Army. Originally headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, it now resides at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Scores of books and hundreds of speeches have been written regarding the gallantry, heroism, and significant contributions to the national defense by members of the 100th Division.

The 100th’s motto, “Train Em’ Tough,” captures the spirit of the organization striving for the highest standards of soldiering. The 100th’s past is rich in details of battles fought, leadership from numerous company grade officers and the foot-meets-the-ground efforts of enlisted soldiers. To detail the accomplishments of the Division would exhaust the researcher and reader alike.

2021 Corridor of the Century Inductees

Brigadier General Voris W. McBurnette

Commanding General, 100th Training Division

Brigadier General Voris W. McBurnette was born in Philadelphia, PA. He began his military career in 1988 as an enlisted Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve as a communications systems installer/ operator (31K) and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant (Infantry) in 1991 from Saint Augustine’ University.

Brigadier General McBurnette’s key command and leadership assignments include: Commandant, Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University, Norfolk, Virginia; Brigade Commander of the U.S. Army Pacific – Support Unit, Director of the Center for Applied Strategic Learning, National Defense University, Fort McNair, DC; Deputy Executive Director, U.S. Army Center of Military History, Fort McNair, DC; Battalion Commander, 2nd BN, 0317th Regiment, 3/98th DIV, 108th TC, Lynchburg, VA; Executive Officer/Senior Advisor, West, OPM-FSF, Riyadh/Jeddah, KSA, Executive Officer/Deputy Director, TF Vanguard/Historian 108th TNG CMD, Charlotte, NC; Chief, Force Structure Division, 108th TNG CMD, Charlotte, NC; HSC Advisor/Asst. Ops Officer, MTT 0330, IAG, 4th BCT, 1st CAV, Iraq, Company Commander, Delta Co. 1-323rd Regt. Durham, NC; and Mortar Platoon Leader and Infantry Platoon Leader, 1-315th IN BN(M) Philadelphia, PA.

Brig. Gen. McBurnette’s military education includes resident Senior Service College and Intermediate Level Education (ILE). He holds several academic degrees to include a Bachelor of Arts in History from Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, NC, a Master of Education in Educational Administration and a Master of Science in Adult and Continuing Education from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (1994). He has also earned a Master of Arts in History (2001) and a Doctor of Education (2012), in Educational Administration and Supervision both from North Carolina State University. Brig. Gen. McBurnette is also a trained Professional Educator. He holds licenses as a Middle Grades Social Studies Educator, Principal (K-12), and a Superintendent of schools. He is also the Co-Author and Chief Editor of the command history, 108th Training Command: A History of Embracing Innovation and Shaping the Future from 1946-2010 (U.S. Government Printing Office, 2010).

His military awards and honors include: The Order of Saint Maurice (Centurion), from the National Infantry Association, The Combat Order of the Spur 3rd Squadron / 4th Cavalry Fort Hood (service in Iraq), the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster), National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Silver Hourglass and “M” Device), Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (with 2 Bronze Service Stars), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab and Parachutist Badge.

Brigadier General McBurnette and his wife have one child.

Command Sergeant Major Samuel B. MacKenzie

Command Sergeant Major, 100th Training Division

Command Sergeant Major Samuel B. Mackenzie officially assumed duties as the 83rd United States Army Reserve Readiness Training Command (USARRTC) Command Sergeant Major on 15 August 2022.

Command Sergeant Major MacKenzie is a native of Brownsburg, Indiana. He enlisted in the Army in July of 1990 as a Cannon Fire Direction Specialist. He completed his Basic and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

CSM MacKenzie’s previous assignments include: Garrison Command Sergeant Major of Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, Dublin, California; Operations Sergeant Major of 7th Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Group (Airborne), U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Moffett Field, Mountain View, California; Senior Operations NCOIC and Program of Instruction Manager, 3rd Brigade, 100th Training Division, Ft. Totten, Queens, New York; Training NCO for 303rd Tactical PSYOP Company (Airborne), Coraopolis, Pennsylvania; Team Sergeant and Detachment Sergeant for 339th Tactical PSYOP Company, Arden Hills, Minnesota; Cannon Fire Direction Specialist, Charlie Battery, 3rd Battalion, 139th Field Artillery, Danville, Indiana.

CSM MacKenzie has deployed to Iraq in March of 2003 with Bravo Company, 13th PSYOP Battalion (EPW); Khowst, Afghanistan as a PSYOP Team Leader attached to Special Operations from 2004 to 2005 with Alpha Company, 13th PSYOP Battalion; and to Baghdad, Iraq as a Detachment Sergeant from 2007 to 2008.

His education includes Basic Training and Cannon Fire Direction Specialist at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Psychological Operations Specialist, Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course Phase I and II, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course; Battle Staff and the resident course of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (Class 66). CSM MacKenzie is a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management / Outdoor Recreation.

His awards and decorations include the Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star Device, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Mobilization, Numeral 2, and Hour Glass Device, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 4, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Medal.

CSM MacKenzie and his wife have three children.