Alexander Vandle Active Duty
Captain, Company Commander
Specialty
19A
Position
Company Commander
Unit
Alpha Company Headquarters
Status
Active Duty
Time in service
4 years, 5 months, 25 days
Time in grade
6 days
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S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group
- 11AH - Administrative Cadre | 11A | Active Duty
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S2 - Intelligence
- 35A - Intelligence Officer
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S4 - Logistics - Base Maintenance Operations
- 42X - Officer in Charge
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| Jul 9, 2025 | Base Maintenance Operations: Hired as OIC (42X) | |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Administrative Cadre (11AH) | |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Force Improvement Group: Relieved of duties as OIC (11X) | |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Graduated Alpha Company Annual Rifle Requalification's (ACARR) #25-02 | |
| Mar 23, 2025 | Attended Pathfinder School as Instructor (Class 25-01) | |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Attended Ranger School as Instructor (Class 24-02) | |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Attended Pathfinder School as Instructor (Class 24-03) | |
| 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 | |
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Award
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| Jun 8, 2025 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) Captain 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 Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG). Awarded: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Overseas Service Bar |
Award Document
Overseas Service Bar Captain 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 Overseas Service Bar. Awarded: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Combat Action Badge (CAB3) |
Award Document
Combat Action Badge (CAB3) Captain 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 Combat Action Badge (CAB3). Awarded: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) |
Award Document
Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) Captain 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 Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). Awarded: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Apr 6, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Captain 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 Good Conduct Medal (GCM). Awarded: Apr 6, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Captain 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 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). Awarded: Feb 2, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | European Campaign (ECM) |
Award Document
European Campaign (ECM) Captain 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 European Campaign (ECM). Awarded: Jan 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Valorous Unit Award (VUA) |
Award Document
Valorous Unit Award (VUA) Captain 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 Valorous Unit Award (VUA). Awarded: Jan 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Captain 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 Good Conduct Medal (GCM). Awarded: Dec 10, 2024 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Pathfinder Badge |
Award Document
Pathfinder Badge Captain 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 Pathfinder Badge. Awarded: Dec 8, 2024 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) Captain 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: Oct 6, 2024 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) |
Record Text
Awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM)
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| Aug 4, 2024 | North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO) |
Record Text
Awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO)
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| Aug 4, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG)
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| Aug 4, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Jun 2, 2024 | Overseas Service Bar |
Record Text
Awarded the Overseas Service Bar
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| Jun 2, 2024 | Combat Action Badge (CAB2) |
Record Text
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) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-INTEL)
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| Jun 15, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Bloodstone | |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sandstone | |
| May 31, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Hijab Strike (Ranger) |
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| May 18, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Granite | |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Santa's Delivery | |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Silent Night | |
| 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 | |
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| Jul 6, 2025 |  |
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 Alexander Vandle I do promote them to Captain in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Jul 6, 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: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 3, 2023 |  |
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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 |  |
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Promoted to Private First Class
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Unit
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Position
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| Jul 9, 2025 | S4 - Logistics - Base Maintenance Operations | 42X - Officer in Charge |
| Jun 8, 2025 | S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group | 11AH - Administrative Cadre |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Alpha Company Headquarters | Company Commander |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon Headquarters | Platoon Leader |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Leave of Absence | Platoon Leader |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon Headquarters | Platoon Leader |
| Aug 29, 2024 | S2 - Intelligence | 35A - Intelligence Officer |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Alpha Company Headquarters | Company Executive Officer |
| Dec 3, 2023 | Alpha Company Headquarters | Company Executive Officer |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon Headquarters | Platoon Leader |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon Headquarters | Platoon Leader |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Leave of Absence | Platoon Leader |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon Headquarters | Platoon Leader |
| May 29, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon Headquarters | Platoon Leader |
| May 8, 2023 | Leave of Absence | Platoon Leader |
| Mar 19, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon Headquarters | Platoon Leader |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Leave of Absence | Platoon Leader |
| Oct 2, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon Headquarters | Platoon Leader |
| Jul 4, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon Headquarters | Platoon Sergeant |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Squad Leader |
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Qualification
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| Apr 12, 2025 |  Qualified with Rifle (XM7): Expert |
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| Apr 9, 2022 | Squad Leader Developmental Course Qualified |
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| Apr 2, 2022 |  Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |
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| Mar 26, 2022 | Expert Infantryman Badge Qualified |
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| Dec 18, 2021 | Jumpmaster Qualified |
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| Oct 30, 2021 | Safety Officer Qualified |
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| Jun 27, 2021 | Ranger Qualified |
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| May 23, 2021 | Warrior Leadership Qualified |
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| May 23, 2021 | Air Assault Qualified |
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| Apr 25, 2021 | Advanced Radio Communication Qualified |
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| Apr 12, 2021 | Basic Parachutist Badge Qualified |
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| Mar 26, 2021 | 68W Combat Medic Qualified |
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| Mar 20, 2021 | Squad Designated Marksman Qualified |
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| Mar 14, 2021 | Airborne Qualified |
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| Feb 26, 2021 | Land Navigation Qualified |
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| Feb 18, 2021 | Combat Lifesaver Qualified |
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| Jan 24, 2021 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |
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| Jan 24, 2021 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Qualified |
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| Jan 24, 2021 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert |
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| Jan 24, 2021 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Qualified |
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