Commander Fred Marable - Founder, President and CEO

Fred Marable is a Vietnam Veteran who served in the U.S. Army from 1973 - 1977.  In 2005, he graduated from Eastern Arizona College Academy in Thatcher, Arizona as a Specialty Officer. 

 In 2007, he co-founded the Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment in Mesa, Arizona, alongside his wife of 25 years, Michelle London-Marable. Since that time, he has participated in 500 events to educate people throughout Arizona about the significant contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers to the United States and the state of Arizona.

In this capacity, he portrays Colonel Charles Young, the third Black of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He served as a Buffalo Soldier from 1889 to 1922.  In 2015, the Arizona Veteran's Hall of Fame desired to induct two Buffalo Soldiers from Arizona: Corporal Isaiah Mays (Medal of Honor), 1858 - 1925, and Sergeant Benjamin Brown, (Medal of Honor), 1859 - 1910.  Fred accepted the awards on their behalf and was inducted, in 2016, for his service in Vietnam and his work surrounding the Buffalo Soldiers.  

During his professional career, Fred has been a driver and trainer for Valley Metro Transportation since 2007.  In addition, he has served as a board member for the George Washington Carver Cultural Museum in Phoenix, AZ, and is a member of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Unified Arizona Veterans and Association of the United States Army - Arizona Territorial Chapter, Primary.

On November 18, 2023, Cmdr. Fred Marable, a Buffalo Soldier of the Arizona Territory, received the prestigious Robert Brook Bravery and Courage Award, presented by The AGC Collectors Club of Arizona.  This recognition was during the annual Salute to Service Event, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding dedication and service to the community and country.

In 1982, Michelle London joined Hughes Helicopter, AH-64 Apache, and AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopters in Culver City, California, and later relocated to Mesa, Arizona, in 1985.  She remained with the company as it transitioned to McDonnell Douglas, and later moved to Boeing Company, where she retired in 2004 as a Configuration Logistics Analyst.  She received an Associate of Arts degree in Business in 1995 and a Bachelor's in Business Administration in 2003 from Western International University in Phoenix, Arizona. 

 In 2000, she married her husband, Fred Marable. In 2007, she co-founded the Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment in Mesa, AZ. She designed the website and the Buffalo Soldiers  Arizona Territory Monument. Her leadership is crucial in ensuring that the organization remains professional and focused on its goals as a re-enactor group.  She participated in over 500 events, educating people around Arizona about the contributions the Buffalo Soldiers have made to the United States and Arizona. In this capacity, she portrays the first Female Buffalo Soldier, Cathy Williams, who enlisted under the name 'William Cathay' and served from 1866 through 1868.  

In 2016, the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame aimed to induct a Buffalo Soldier from Arizona into the Veterans Hall of Fame, William McBryar (Medal of Honor), 1861 - 1941.  Michelle was invited to accept the award on his behalf because of her work surrounding the Buffalo Soldiers.  During Black History Month in 2016, she received the Harriet Tubman Female Humanitarian Award in recognition of her tireless efforts to promote and increase awareness of the Buffalo Soldiers' legacy. 

From 1983 to 1985, Michelle was a Cub Scouts Den Leader in Inglewood, CA. Her son (AI III) attended Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Arizona. He became the football captain and homecoming king and received a Football Scholarship as a defensive linebacker from the University of Missouri, MO. She enjoyed the two bowl games: Holiday Bowl in San Diego, CA, and Insight Bowl in Tucson, AZ.   In 1994 - 1995, she participated in two theater productions, "Mama, I Want to Sing" at the Black Theatre Troupe in Phoenix, AZ.  She is a member of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce, Unified Arizona Veterans, George Washington Carver Cultural Museum, and Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce.

Stanley H. Sebastian, Jr. graduated from New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in 1990 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1992.  During his military career, he worked as a laboratory technician and later received a commission as an officer specializing in Human Resources.  He received his Master's Degree in Human Resource Management in 2003 from University of Phoenix and retired as a Major in January 2012. 

 He became a member of the Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Mesa, Arizona,  in Fall of 2012, bringing 20 years of experience in Drill and Ceremonies.  His professional experience includes over 26 years of Human Resources Management in various industries along with Military, Banking, and Manufacturing with a primary focus on policy development and execution.  He enjoys, movies, sports, music, video games, and riding his motorcycle as hobbie,s along with being a DJ during his free time.  His wife of 28 years, Amoy, is also a member and they have 2 children Ari, 23 and Trey, 21 who are former members.

On July 20, 2024, Major Stanley H. Sebastian, a Buffalo Soldier of the Arizona Territory, received the prestigious Robert Brook Bravery and Courage Award, presented by The AGC Collectors Club of Arizona.  This recognition was during the annual Salute to Service Event, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding dedication and service to the community and country.

Edward Reece served in the U.S. Army from 1998 to 2003 as a Patriot Missile Operator and Maintainer, with a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 14-Echo. He completed his Basic Training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma, followed by Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, where he was stationed throughout his service. During his time in the Army, he received several awards, including the Army Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, three Army Achievement Medals, and the Army Commendation Medal. His time in service has allowed him to be an effective leader and teacher of soldiers.  He has three children who were formerly members of the organization.

In 2007, he joined the Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment in Mesa, Arizona, bringing 4.5 years of military experience in drill and ceremonies.  He participated in over 500 events, educating people around Arizona about the contributions the Buffalo Soldiers, 1866 - 1951, have made to the United States and Arizona.

On July 20, 2024, Sergeant Edward Reece, a Buffalo Soldier of the Arizona Territory, received the prestigious Robert Brook Bravery and Courage Award, presented by The AGC Collectors Club of Arizona.  This recognition was during the annual Salute to Service Event, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding dedication and service to the community and country.