Mason Blackwoode Active Duty
Warrant Officer Candidate, Aviator Trainee
Specialty
153A
Unit
Alpha Company, Third Platoon, Second Squad
(2/3/A-Co, 1-2 IN)
Position
Aviator Trainee
Supervisors
- CW4 Emil Poltorak
Time in service
3 months, 17 days
Time in grade
1 month, 6 days
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S1 - Recruiting and Retention
- 79R - Recruiter
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Award
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| Jul 5, 2026 | Air Medal (AM) |
Award Document
Air Medal (AM) Warrant Officer Candidate Mason Blackwoode 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 (AM). Awarded: Jul 5, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
For exceptional skill in aerial flight during Operation Wet Feet: Mission Tugboat. Sevstant’s and Blackwoode’s helicopter came under heavy and accurate small and medium arms fire during a routine reinsert. With no way to defend the helicopter in terms of offensive armament, Sevstant skillfully maneuvered the now heavily damaged helicopter to the nearby FARP while still under fire to safely unload the troops within and deliver vital supplies, thus ensuring that company operations as a whole continued without interruption. Sevstant continued to fly this perilous route multiple times to deliver troops and supplies while delivering accurate callouts on enemy vehicle flanking movements to the forward observers below. Sevstant and Blackwoode have shown extreme levels of bravery and dedication, for this I would like to recommend them for the Air Medal.
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| Jul 5, 2026 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Award Document With Valor "V" Device
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) medal with Valor "V" Device. Warrant Officer Candidate Mason Blackwoode 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 (AAM). Awarded: Jul 5, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
For exceptional overall performance within 2-3 GSAB. Since joining, Blackwoode has been extremely dedicated to his section, first as a Crew Chief, where he always gave his 110% to the role he was assigned to. Maintaining multiple airframes with a high turnaround time at high efficiency while he only had weeks of experience at most. Not once complaining or making a mistake. This drive is what led to GSAB’s success in the Operation. His dedication doesn’t stop here. The day after his promotion to WOC, Blackwoode had to step up to his leadership’s shoes and help take charge of Outlaws, attending the mission briefing and later relaying it to his leadership when they arrived. Blackwoode continuously goes above and beyond his responsibilities so that his element succeeds, and for this I would like to recommend him for the Army Achievement Medal with a V device.
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| Jun 7, 2026 | Army Aviation Basic Crewmember Badge |
Award Document
Army Aviation Basic Crewmember Badge Warrant Officer Candidate Mason Blackwoode 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 Aviation Basic Crewmember Badge. Awarded: Jun 7, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| May 3, 2026 | National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) |
Award Document
National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) Warrant Officer Candidate Mason Blackwoode 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 (NDSM). Awarded: May 3, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Army Service Ribbon (ASR) |
Award Document With Valor "V" Device
Army Service Ribbon (ASR) medal with Valor "V" Device. Warrant Officer Candidate Mason Blackwoode 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 (ASR). Awarded: Apr 11, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
Graduated One Station Unit Training Class 26-14 with Honors
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| Apr 11, 2026 | Marksmanship Badge (Expert) |
Award Document
Marksmanship Badge (Expert) Warrant Officer Candidate Mason Blackwoode 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 (Expert). Awarded: Apr 11, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
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| Jul 12, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Mazu | |
| Jul 5, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Low Tide | |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Hurricane | |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Tugboat | |
| May 24, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Trident |
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| Jun 14, 2026 | |
Promotion |
Promotion Document
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 Mason Blackwoode I do promote them to Warrant Officer Candidate in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Jun 14, 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: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 7, 2026 |  |
Promotion |
Promotion Document
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 Mason Blackwoode I do promote them to Specialist in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Jun 7, 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: Major John LaFlash |
| Apr 11, 2026 |  |
Promotion |
Promotion Document
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 Mason Blackwoode I do promote them to Private First Class in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Apr 11, 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: Major John LaFlash |
| Apr 4, 2026 |  |
Promotion |
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Qualification
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| Apr 12, 2026 |  Qualified with Rifle (M16): Expert |
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| Apr 12, 2026 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Expert |
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| Apr 12, 2026 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert |
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| Apr 12, 2026 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Expert |
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| Apr 12, 2026 | Qualified with GL (M320): Qualified |
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| Apr 12, 2026 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire |