Arthur Cantu Retired
Major, Retired
Assignment
Specialty
11A
Unit
Retired
Position
Retired
Length in service
Time in service
11 years, 9 months, 18 days
Time in grade
6 years, 9 months, 12 days
Awards
Secondary Positions
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| Jun 30, 2018 | Attended Ranger School as Cadre (Class 18-01) | |
| May 19, 2018 | Attended Advanced Leader's Course as Instructor (Class 18-05) | |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Placed on Leave of Absence. Expected Return Date: April 30, 2018 | |
| Feb 18, 2018 | Completed Airborne School as Jump Master | |
| Oct 15, 2017 | Completed Airborne School | |
| Oct 14, 2017 | Completed Airborne School as Jump Master (AAPG) | |
| Sep 6, 2017 | Completed Airborne School Class (17-08) | |
| Jun 11, 2017 | Attended Ranger School as Cadre (Class 17-01) | |
| May 1, 2017 | Attended Airborne School as Jump Master (AAPG) | |
| Mar 11, 2017 | Attended Warrior Leader's Course as Lead Instructor (Class 17-03) | |
| Feb 25, 2017 | Attended Warrior Leaders Course as Lead Instructor (Class 17-01) | |
| Feb 19, 2017 | Completed Air Assault School (Insurgency) | |
| Nov 20, 2016 | Attended Warrior Leaders Course as Co-Instructor (Class 16-07) | |
| Aug 14, 2016 | Attended Warrior Leaders Course as Lead Instructor (Class 16-06) | |
| Jul 11, 2016 | Attended Ranger School as Instructor (16-01) | |
| Jun 4, 2016 | Attended Airborne School as Jump Master | |
| May 28, 2016 | Attended Advanced Leader Course as Lead Instructor (Class 16-04) | |
| May 27, 2016 | Attended Warrior Leaders Course as Lead Instructor (Class 16-05) | |
| May 20, 2016 | Completed Airborne School as Jump Master (173rd) | |
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Award
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| Jun 8, 2025 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Award Document
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) Major Arthur Cantu 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 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM). Awarded: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Award Document
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) Major Arthur Cantu 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 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM). Awarded: Nov 4, 2024 Signed: Major John LaFlash
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$60
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| Dec 4, 2023 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
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Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
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| Oct 9, 2023 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
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Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
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| Sep 3, 2023 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
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Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
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| Aug 7, 2023 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
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Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
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| Jul 7, 2019 | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (DDSM) |
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Awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, DDSM
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| Jan 7, 2019 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
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Awarded the Good Conduct Medal, GCM
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| Nov 5, 2018 | Valorous Unit Award (VUA) |
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Awarded the Valorous Unit Award, VUA
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| Nov 4, 2018 | Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) |
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Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, MSM
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| Nov 4, 2018 | Operation Freedom Sentinel Service Ribbon |
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Awarded the Operation Freedom Sentinel Service Ribbon
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| Jul 3, 2018 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, AFEM
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| Mar 4, 2018 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
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Awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal, JSCM
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| Mar 4, 2018 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
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Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, MOVSM
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| Feb 4, 2018 | French Fourragere |
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Awarded the French Fourragere
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| Dec 3, 2017 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
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Awarded the Good Conduct Medal, GCM
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| Nov 6, 2017 | Master Parachutist Badge |
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Awarded the Master Parachutist Badge
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| Oct 2, 2017 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
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Awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal, JSAM
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| Aug 19, 2017 | Marksmanship Badge (Expert) |
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Awarded the Marksmanship Badge (Expert)
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| Jul 9, 2017 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
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Awarded the Good Conduct Medal, GCM
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| Aug 26, 2018 | Operation Freedom Sentinel - Takistan: Ranger Mission Rescue Red Hair (Ranger, Airborne) | |
| Jun 25, 2018 | Operation Freedom's Sentinel - Lythium: Mission Sugar Bear | |
| Jun 3, 2018 | Operation Freedom's Sentinel - Lythium: Mission Gandalf | |
| May 20, 2018 | Operation Freedom's Sentinel - Lythium: Mission Kiwi II | |
| May 6, 2018 | Operation Freedom's Sentinel - Lythium: Mission Kiwi | |
| Apr 22, 2018 | Operation Freedom's Sentinel - Lythium: Mission Bulletproof | |
| Apr 8, 2018 | Operation Freedom's Sentinel - Lythium: Mission Touchdown | |
| Jan 28, 2018 | Operation Freedom's Sentinel - Clafghan: Mission Mastermind | |
| Jan 7, 2018 | Operation Freedom's Sentinel - Clafghan: Mission Dust Devil | |
| Dec 11, 2017 | Operation Freedom's Sentinel - Clafghan: Mission Brimstone | |
| Nov 12, 2017 | Operation Freedom's Sentinel - Hindu Kush: Mission Triple Cross | |
| Oct 29, 2017 | Operation Freedom's Sentinel - Hindu Kush: Mission Neptune | |
| Oct 15, 2017 | Operation Freedom's Sentinel - Hindu Kush: Mission Black Eye | |
| Oct 2, 2017 | Operation Freedom's Sentinel - Hindu Kush: Mission Stronghold | |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Re-Qualified as Expert with M16A4 Service Rifle (40/40) | |
| Aug 19, 2017 | Qualified with M203 (5/5) | |
| Aug 19, 2017 | Qualified with M249 (Pass) | |
| Aug 19, 2017 | Qualified with M136 AT-4 (4/4) | |
| Aug 19, 2017 | Qualified with M67 Frag Grenade (5/5) | |
| Aug 19, 2017 | Qualified with M9 Pistol (30/30) | |
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| Jul 7, 2019 | |
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Promoted to Major
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| Jan 4, 2016 |  |
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Promoted to Captain
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| Jul 13, 2015 |  |
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Promoted to First Lieutenant
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| Mar 2, 2015 |  |
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Promoted to Second Lieutenant
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Promoted to Officer Candidate
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| Nov 3, 2014 |  |
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Promoted to Sergeant
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| Oct 6, 2014 |  |
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Promoted to Corporal
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| Sep 8, 2014 |  |
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Promoted to Specialist
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| Aug 4, 2014 |  |
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Promoted to Private First Class
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| Jul 8, 2014 | |
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Promoted to Private Second Class
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