Sgt. Jose Hernandez interacts with a local elder and his family during a security patrol here, July 8. Hernandez, a native of Los Angeles, is the section leader of 2nd Section, Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. - Sgt. Jose Hernandez interacts with a local elder and his family during a security patrol here, July 8. Hernandez, a native of Los Angeles, is the section leader of 2nd Section, Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.