Austin Byrd Active Duty
Staff Sergeant, Squad Leader
Time in service
2 years, 8 months, 18 days
Time in grade
1 month, 23 days
Specialty
11B
Position
Squad Leader
Unit
Alpha Company, First Platoon, Second Squad
Status
Active Duty
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S1 - Recruiting and Retention
- 79S - Senior Recruiter
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Date
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Text
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| Aug 12, 2024 | Graduated Squad Designated Marksman Course (24-01) | |
| May 28, 2024 | Recruiting and Retention Office: Hired as Senior Recruiter (79S) | |
| May 19, 2024 | Attended Airborne School (Class 24-02) | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Graduated Warrior Leaders Course (Class 24-01) | |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Attended Ranger School as Student (Class 23-02) | |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Attended Ranger School as Student (Class 23-02) | |
| Jul 16, 2023 | Graduated Ranger School with 173rd Airborne (Class 23-01) | |
| Jun 25, 2023 | Graduated Airborne School (Class 23-02) | |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Time in service: 1 year | |
| Apr 8, 2023 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Leave of Absence extension approved, expected return date: 04/10/23 | |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 03/15/23 | |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Nov 11, 2022 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 12/02/2022 | |
| Nov 6, 2022 | Graduated Land Navigation Course (Class 22-08) | |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Recruiting and Retention Office: Hired as Recruiter (79R) | |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Enlisted |
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Date
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Award
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| Dec 10, 2024 |  Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Staff Sergeant Austin Byrd 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: Tue, Dec 10, 2024 7:59 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 8, 2024 |  Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Record Document
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) Staff Sergeant Austin Byrd 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, Dec 8, 2024 8:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
RRO (79S - Senior Recruiter) - For exceptionally meritorious service as a Senior Recruiter (79S) in 2024. SSG A.Byrd demonstrated outstanding professionalism, initiative, and leadership while recruiting and mentoring junior recruiters. His efforts directly enhanced the operational readiness of the unit. His performance reflects great credit upon himself, the 3rd Infantry Division, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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| Oct 7, 2024 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-RRO) |
Record Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-RRO) Staff Sergeant Austin Byrd 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-RRO). Awarded: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 12:51 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 4, 2024 |  North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO) |
Record Text
Awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO)
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| Jul 8, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Jun 3, 2024 |  Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Overseas Service Bar |
Record Text
Awarded the Overseas Service Bar
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  3rd Infantry Division Combat Unit Patch |
Record Text
Awarded the 3rd Infantry Division Combat Unit Patch
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTS-M) |
Record Text
Awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTS-M)
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB3) |
Record Text
Awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB3)
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| May 5, 2024 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)
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| May 5, 2024 |  Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)
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| Apr 8, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Apr 7, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-RRO) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-RRO)
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| Apr 7, 2024 |  NCO Professional Development Ribbon (NCODEV) |
Record Text
Awarded the NCO Professional Development Ribbon (NCODEV)
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| Jan 7, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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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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| Nov 5, 2023 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)
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Date
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Text
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| Dec 1, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Silent Night | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Cookie Fortress | |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Candyland | |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Snowstorm | |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Benelux | |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Frostbite | |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Stoneless Kingdom | |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Stoneless Kingdom | |
| 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 | |
| Jul 7, 2024 | Operation Unified Dawn - Altis: (Joint Operation) | |
| Jun 30, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Tower Heist | |
| 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 | |
| May 5, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Lager | |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Final Blow | |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Iron Harvest | |
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| Nov 4, 2024 | |
Promotion |
Record 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 Austin Byrd I do promote him to Staff Sergeant in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Sun, Nov 3, 2024 7:57 PM
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 7, 2024 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Sergeant
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| Aug 6, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Corporal
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| Aug 7, 2022 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Specialist
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| Jun 5, 2022 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Private First Class
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| Apr 23, 2022 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Private Second Class
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Date
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Unit
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Position
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| Aug 29, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Second Squad | Squad Leader |
| Aug 29, 2024 | S1 - Recruiting and Retention | 79S - Senior Recruiter |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Second Squad | Squad Leader |
| Dec 3, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Second Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Second Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Leader |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Nov 11, 2022 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Leader |
| Sep 18, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
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Qualification
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| Aug 12, 2024 | Squad Designated Marksman Qualified | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Warrior Leadership Qualified | |
| Jul 16, 2023 | Ranger Qualified | |
| Jun 25, 2023 | Airborne Qualified | |
| Apr 8, 2023 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Nov 6, 2022 | Land Navigation Qualified | |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Qualified with GL (M203): Qualified | |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Qualified with GL (M203): Expert | |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert | |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Qualified | |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Expert | |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire | |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |