Senior Sergeant
- Successfully completed three theater retrograde missions as a convoy escort commander, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of personnel and equipment.
- Led the 1/120th Field Artillery through a rigorous Field Artillery reset training program, enhancing unit readiness and proficiency.
- Developed a comprehensive training plan that utilized instructional assistance from the 426th Regional Training Institute and unit leadership, resulting in effective training delivery.
- Provided tactical advice to the commander and executed all missions to the highest standard, leveraging extensive tactical experience.
- Ensured the battalion utilized secure routes for a variety of security and room clearing training, prioritizing safety and mission success.
- Coached the unit to achieve the first section-level Field Artillery live fire certification since 2008, a significant accomplishment for the battalion.
- Oversaw operations during two major training events that directly improved the overall readiness of the Field Artillery staff and firing batteries.
- Stepped up in the absence of the commander, assuming responsibilities well beyond his pay grade and ensuring full accountability at all times.
- Guided the battalion staff in completing a complex Field Artillery support plan during the Full Spectrum Exercise, showcasing expertise and leadership.
- Demonstrated exceptional marksmanship by accurately and safely firing over 30,000 rounds during various ranges and deployments.
- Provided support to multiple coalition forces during their certifications, significantly improving their training and readiness.
- Led the battalion in achieving the first platoon-level live-fire qualification, a historic milestone for the unit.
- Served admirably as the Senior Sergeant for the 1/120th Field Artillery for nearly four years, consistently demonstrating dedication and excellence.
- Strategically arranged the tactical employment of Battalion PSD (Personal Security Detail) Soldiers, exhibiting competence in maneuvering both mounted and dismounted during operations and training.
- Efficiently managed day-to-day operations for the battalion’s three armory locations, ensuring the security and organization of weapons and equipment.
- The untiring work ethic and devotion of the Senior Sergeant directly contributed to the success of JCS exercise Cobra Gold 2013.
- Demonstrated mastery of maneuver tactics and techniques during operations and over 50 fully partnered, combined combat patrols in the Ghormach District, Faryab Province of northern Afghanistan.
- Maintained constant intelligence awareness and ensured the battery navigated safely and effectively through diverse terrain, prioritizing mission accomplishment and troop safety.