Jay Active
First Lieutenant, Detachment Commander
Specialty
153A
Position
Detachment Commander
Unit
1st Aviation Detachment, Alpha Co. (160th SOAR)
Status
Active
Time in service
6 months, 10 days
Time in grade
1 month
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S-3 Training
- Flight Instructor
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| Dec 20, 2025 | Superior Unit Award |
Award
Superior Unit Award First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Superior Unit Award. Awarded: Dec 20, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Joint Meritorious Unit Citation |
Award
Joint Meritorious Unit Citation First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Citation. Awarded: Dec 20, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Task Force Exiled Server Admin Ribbon |
Award
Task Force Exiled Server Admin Ribbon First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Task Force Exiled Server Admin Ribbon. Awarded: Dec 20, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Armed Forces Service Medal |
Award
Armed Forces Service Medal First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal. Awarded: Dec 20, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Army Achievement Medal |
Award
Army Achievement Medal First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Army Achievement Medal. Awarded: Dec 20, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Meritorious Service Medal |
Award
Meritorious Service Medal First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Awarded: Dec 20, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Nov 2, 2025 | NCO Professional Development Ribbon |
Award
NCO Professional Development Ribbon First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the NCO Professional Development Ribbon. Awarded: Nov 2, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Senior Aviator Badge |
Award
Senior Aviator Badge First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Senior Aviator Badge. Awarded: Nov 2, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Instructor Ribbon |
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Instructor Ribbon First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Instructor Ribbon. Awarded: Nov 2, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Combat Readiness Ribbon |
Award
Combat Readiness Ribbon First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Combat Readiness Ribbon. Awarded: Nov 2, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Oct 5, 2025 | National Defense Service Medal |
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National Defense Service Medal First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Awarded: Oct 5, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Award
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Awarded: Oct 5, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Sep 11, 2025 | NCO Professional Development Ribbon |
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| Aug 28, 2025 | Air Medal |
Award
Air Medal First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Air Medal. Awarded: Aug 28, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Air Assault Badge |
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Air Assault Badge First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Air Assault Badge. Awarded: Aug 28, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Purple Heart |
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Purple Heart First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Purple Heart. Awarded: Aug 28, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Meritorious Service Medal |
Award
Meritorious Service Medal First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Awarded: Aug 26, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Marksmanship Badge (Rifle) |
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Marksmanship Badge (Rifle) First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Marksmanship Badge (Rifle). Awarded: Aug 11, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Army Aviator Wings |
Award
Army Aviator Wings First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Army Aviator Wings. Awarded: Jul 30, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Army Service Ribbon |
Award
Army Service Ribbon First Lieutenant Jay The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Army Service Ribbon. Awarded: Jul 30, 2025 Signed, Task Force Headquarters CO/XO |
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| Jan 25, 2026 | Operation SQUAD PUBLIC EVENT: Mission [NA] Operation Freedom Friday | |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Operation SQUAD PUBLIC EVENT: Mission Operation Freedom Friday | |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Operation SQUAD PUBLIC EVENT: Mission Operation Hump Day | |
| Jan 11, 2026 | Operation SQUAD PUBLIC EVENT: Mission Operation Freedom Friday | |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Operation SQUAD PUBLIC EVENT: Mission Operation Freedom Friday | |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Operation Joint Unit Operations: Mission (SQUAD) 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion - PvE Operation |
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| Jan 5, 2026 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Promotion
Certificate of Promotion TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of Jay I do promote them to First Lieutenant in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Jan 5, 2026
You will discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted and uphold the traditions and standards of the Army. Signed: Task Force Exiled Headquarters |
| Oct 11, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Promotion
Certificate of Promotion TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of Jay I do promote them to Second Lieutenant in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Oct 11, 2025
You will discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted and uphold the traditions and standards of the Army. Signed: Task Force Exiled Headquarters |
| Sep 8, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Promotion
Certificate of Promotion TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of Jay I do promote them to Officer Candidate in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Sep 8, 2025
You will discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted and uphold the traditions and standards of the Army. Signed: Task Force Exiled Headquarters |
| Aug 28, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Promotion
Certificate of Promotion TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of Jay I do promote them to Chief Warrant Officer 5 in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Aug 28, 2025
You will discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted and uphold the traditions and standards of the Army. Signed: Task Force Exiled Headquarters |
| Jul 30, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Promotion
Certificate of Promotion TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of Jay I do promote them to Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Jul 30, 2025
You will discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted and uphold the traditions and standards of the Army. Signed: Task Force Exiled Headquarters |
| Jul 27, 2025 | ![]() |
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Unit
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Position
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| Jan 9, 2026 | S-3 Training | Flight Instructor |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 1st Aviation Detachment, Alpha Co. (160th SOAR) | Detachment Commander |
| Oct 19, 2025 | 1st Aviation Detachment, Bravo Co. (160th SOAR) - Second Flight | Aviation Commander |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 1st Aviation Detachment, Alpha Co. (160th SOAR) | Aviation Commander |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1st Aviation Detachment, Alpha Co. (160th SOAR) | Flight Leader |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1st Aviation Detachment, Alpha Co. (160th SOAR) | Army Aviator Trainee |




