Alexander Vandle Active Duty
First Lieutenant, Platoon Leader
Rank
First Lieutenant
Length in service
Time in service
3 years, 10 months, 7 days
Time in grade
11 months, 22 days
Assignment
Specialty
11A
Position
Platoon Leader
Unit
Alpha Company, First Platoon
Status
Active Duty
Secondary Positions
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S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group
- 11X - Officer in Charge
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S2 - Intelligence
- 35A - Intelligence Officer
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Date
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Text
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| Nov 25, 2024 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as OIC (HQ) | |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 11/22/2024 | |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Attended Pathfinder School as Instructor (Class 24-01) | |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Administrative Cadre (11AH) | |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Force Improvement Group: Relieved of duties as OIC (HQ) | |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Attended Ranger School as Instructor (Class 23-02) | |
| Oct 9, 2023 | Intelligence: Hired as Intelligence Officer (HQ) | |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as OIC (11X) | |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 09/21/2023 | |
| Jun 10, 2023 | Public Affairs Office: Relieved of duties as Journalist (46Q) | |
| May 29, 2023 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| May 8, 2023 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 05/26/2023 | |
| Apr 8, 2023 | Attended Squad Designated Marksman Course as Instructor (Class 23-02) | |
| Apr 2, 2023 | Attended Squad Designated Marksman Course as Instructor (Class 23-01) | |
| Mar 19, 2023 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 03/19/2023 | |
| Jan 16, 2023 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Administrative Cadre (11AH) | |
| Dec 18, 2022 | Graduated Officer Candidate School (Class 22-02) | |
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Date
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Award
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| Oct 6, 2024 |  Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Record Document
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) First Lieutenant Alexander Vandle 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 Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM). Awarded: Sun, Oct 6, 2024 5:24 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
1AH (Administrative Cadre - FIG) : For his outstanding work in rewriting the Pathfinder Course. Drawing upon his extensive real-life Army experience, 1LT Vandle infused the course with invaluable insights and practical knowledge. His hands-on expertise significantly enriched the course material, ensuring that soldiers receive top-tier training designed to prepare them for any challenges they may encounter in a Pathfinder mission. LT Vandle's commitment to excellence has elevated the quality of instruction, making the course a powerful tool for enhancing the readiness and capabilities of our troops.
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| Aug 4, 2024 |  Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
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Awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM)
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| Aug 4, 2024 |  North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO) |
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Awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO)
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| Aug 4, 2024 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG)
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| Aug 4, 2024 |  Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
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Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Overseas Service Bar |
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Awarded the Overseas Service Bar
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Combat Action Badge (CAB2) |
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Awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB2)
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| May 6, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| May 6, 2024 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM)
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| Apr 7, 2024 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-INTEL) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-INTEL)
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| Feb 5, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG)
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| Feb 4, 2024 |  Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)
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| Jan 7, 2024 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM)
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| Jan 7, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Dec 4, 2023 |  Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) |
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Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
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| Dec 4, 2023 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
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Awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM)
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| Dec 3, 2023 |  Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign (IRCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign (IRCM)
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| Dec 3, 2023 |  Valorous Unit Award (VUA) |
Record Text
Awarded the Valorous Unit Award (VUA)
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| Oct 8, 2023 |  Combat Star (5th Award) |
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Awarded the Combat Star (5th Award)
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| Sep 3, 2023 |  Combat Star (4th Award) |
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Awarded the Combat Star (4th Award)
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Date
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Text
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| Sep 22, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Stoneless Kingdom | |
| Sep 15, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Benelux | |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Kalmar Union | |
| Aug 25, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Roman Empire | |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Aztec | |
| Aug 10, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Fall of the Soviet Bloc (Ranger) | |
| Aug 4, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Summer Siege | |
| Jul 21, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission DrawBridge | |
| Jul 7, 2024 | Operation Unified Dawn - Altis: (Joint Operation) | |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Castle Breach | |
| Jun 9, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission IPA | |
| Jun 2, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Dunkel | |
| May 21, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Pale Ale | |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Final Blow | |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Iron Harvest | |
| Oct 22, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission True Strike | |
| Oct 8, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Ripple Effect | |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Northern Delay (Airborne) | |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Bull’s Eye (Ranger) | |
| Aug 20, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Twisted Pike | |
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Rank
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Type
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| Dec 3, 2023 | |
Promotion |
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Promoted to First Lieutenant
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| Jan 8, 2023 |  |
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Promoted to Second Lieutenant
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| Oct 2, 2022 |  |
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Promoted to Officer Candidate
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| Sep 4, 2022 |  |
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Promoted to Sergeant First Class
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| Mar 6, 2022 |  |
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Promoted to Staff Sergeant
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| Nov 8, 2021 |  |
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Promoted to Sergeant
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| Jul 4, 2021 |  |
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Promoted to Corporal
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| Apr 11, 2021 |  |
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Promoted to Specialist
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| Mar 8, 2021 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Private First Class
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Date
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Unit
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Position
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| Nov 25, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon | Platoon Leader |
| Nov 14, 2024 | S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group | 11X - Officer in Charge |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Leave of Absence | Platoon Leader |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon | Platoon Leader |
| Aug 29, 2024 | S2 - Intelligence | 35A - Intelligence Officer |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Alpha Company | Company Executive Officer |
| Dec 3, 2023 | Alpha Company | Company Executive Officer |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon | Platoon Leader |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon | Platoon Leader |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Leave of Absence | Platoon Leader |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon | Platoon Leader |
| May 29, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon | Platoon Leader |
| May 8, 2023 | Leave of Absence | Platoon Leader |
| Mar 19, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon | Platoon Leader |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Leave of Absence | Platoon Leader |
| Oct 2, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon | Platoon Leader |
| Jul 4, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon | Platoon Sergeant |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Squad Leader |
| May 3, 2022 | Leave of Absence | Squad Leader |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Squad Leader |
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Qualification
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| Apr 9, 2022 | Squad Leader Developmental Course Qualified | |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Expert Infantryman Badge Qualified | |
| Dec 18, 2021 | Jumpmaster Qualified | |
| Oct 30, 2021 | Safety Officer Qualified | |
| Jun 27, 2021 | Ranger Qualified | |
| May 23, 2021 | Air Assault Qualified | |
| Apr 25, 2021 | Advanced Radio Communication Qualified | |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Basic Parachutist Badge Qualified | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 68W Combat Medic Qualified | |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Squad Designated Marksman Qualified | |
| Mar 14, 2021 | Airborne Qualified | |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Land Navigation Qualified | |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Combat Lifesaver Qualified | |
| Jan 24, 2021 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Jan 24, 2021 | Qualified with GL (M203): Qualified | |
| Jan 24, 2021 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire | |
| Jan 24, 2021 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Qualified | |
| Jan 24, 2021 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert | |
| Jan 24, 2021 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Qualified |