John LaFlash Active Duty

Major, Battalion Commander

Forum profile
Rank
Major
Length in service

Time in service

18 years, 7 months, 14 days

Time in grade

5 years, 7 months, 14 days

Assignment

Specialty

11A

Position

Battalion Commander

Unit

First Battalion Headquarters

Status

Active Duty

Secondary Positions
  • S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group

    • 11AH - Administrative Cadre
  • S4 - Logistics - Combat Imaging & Documentation

    • 25V - Documentation Production Specialist
  • S1 - Recruiting and Retention

    • 79X - Officer in Charge
  • S2 - Intelligence

    • 35A - Intelligence Officer
  • S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office

    • 46L - Diplomatic Liaison
Date
Text
May 16, 2024 Public Affairs Office: Relieved of duties as Broadcast Combat Journalist (46R)
May 3, 2024 Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications
Mar 16, 2024 Attended Warrior Leaders Course as Instructor (Class 24-01)
Oct 9, 2023 Public Affairs Office: Hired as Diplomatic Liaison (46L)
Sep 30, 2023 Force Improvement Group: Hired as Administrative Cadre (11AH)
Sep 30, 2023 Force Improvement Group: Relieved of duties as OIC (11X)
Jun 5, 2023 Public Affairs Office: Relieved of duties as OIC (HQ)
Apr 29, 2023 Attended Advanced Leadership Course as Instructor (Class 23-01)
Mar 25, 2023 Attended Warrior Leaders Course as Instructor (Class 23-01)
Mar 18, 2023 Attended Airborne School as Safety Officer (Class 23-01)
Mar 3, 2023 Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications
Feb 5, 2023 Recruiting and Retention Office: Hired as OIC (HQ)
Nov 18, 2022 Attended Advanced Leaders Course as Instructor (Class 22-01)
Sep 25, 2022 Recruiting and Retention Office: Hired as Master Recruiter (79T)
Sep 25, 2022 Recruiting and Retention Office: Relieved of duties as OIC (HQ)
Sep 15, 2022 Attended Land Navigation Course as Co-Instructor (Class 22-07)
Aug 27, 2022 Corps of Engineers: Relieved of duties as OIC (12X)
Jul 4, 2022 Corps of Engineers: Hired as OIC (HQ)
Jul 4, 2022 Public Affairs Office: Hired as OIC (HQ)
Mar 26, 2022 Graduated Expert Infantryman Course (22-01)
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Date
Award
Oct 7, 2024
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-CID)
Aug 4, 2024
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO)
Aug 4, 2024
Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
Aug 4, 2024
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
Jun 3, 2024
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-RRO)
Jun 3, 2024
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)
Jun 2, 2024
Overseas Service Bar
Apr 8, 2024
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
Apr 8, 2024
Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
Apr 7, 2024
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG)
Feb 5, 2024
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO)
Jan 8, 2024
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-CID)
Jan 7, 2024
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM)
Jan 7, 2024
Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
Dec 3, 2023
Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign (IRCM)
Dec 3, 2023
Valorous Unit Award (VUA)
Nov 6, 2023
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
Oct 8, 2023
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM)
Sep 3, 2023
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
Aug 7, 2023
Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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Date
Text
Nov 3, 2024 Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Candyland
Sep 15, 2024 Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Benelux
Aug 11, 2024 Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Aztec
Jul 21, 2024 Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission DrawBridge
Jul 7, 2024 Operation Unified Dawn - Altis: (Joint Operation)
Jun 30, 2024 Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Tower Heist
Jun 2, 2024 Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Dunkel
May 21, 2024 Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Pale Ale
Oct 1, 2023 Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Northern Delay (Airborne)
Sep 17, 2023 Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Burning Plateau
Sep 3, 2023 Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission War Machine
Aug 20, 2023 Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Twisted Pike
Jul 2, 2023 Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Party Time
Jun 18, 2023 Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Sudden Lodos
May 21, 2023 Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Little Bustard
May 7, 2023 Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Strange Bazaar
Apr 23, 2023 Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Mounting Pressure
Apr 16, 2023 Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission High Ground
Nov 20, 2022 Operation Blue Giant - Lithuania: Mission Melted Glass
Nov 20, 2022 Operation Blue Giant - Lithuania: Mission Cold Steel (Ranger, Airborne)
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Date
Rank
Type
May 13, 2019
Major
Demotion
Jul 9, 2017
Lieutenant Colonel
Promotion
Aug 5, 2013
Major
Promotion
Sep 14, 2011
Captain
Demotion
Mar 11, 2011
Lieutenant Colonel
Promotion
Mar 10, 2010
Major
Promotion
Mar 8, 2008
Captain
Promotion
Jan 7, 2008
First Lieutenant
Promotion
Oct 23, 2007
Second Lieutenant
Promotion
Oct 1, 2007
Officer Candidate
Promotion
Mar 14, 2007
First Sergeant
Promotion
Aug 17, 2006
Sergeant First Class
Promotion
Jul 30, 2006
Staff Sergeant
Promotion
Jun 26, 2006
Sergeant
Promotion
Jun 15, 2006
Corporal
Promotion
May 30, 2006
Private First Class
Promotion
Date
Unit
Position
Aug 29, 2024 First Battalion Headquarters Battalion Commander
Aug 29, 2024 S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group 11AH - Administrative Cadre
Aug 29, 2024 S4 - Logistics - Combat Imaging & Documentation 25V - Documentation Production Specialist
Aug 29, 2024 S1 - Recruiting and Retention 79X - Officer in Charge
Aug 29, 2024 S2 - Intelligence 35A - Intelligence Officer
Aug 29, 2024 S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office 46L - Diplomatic Liaison
Nov 5, 2023 First Battalion Headquarters Battalion Commander
Jul 9, 2017 First Battalion Headquarters Battalion Commander
Sep 14, 2011 Alpha Company Company Commander
Mar 10, 2011 First Battalion Headquarters Battalion Commander
Oct 1, 2008 Alpha Company Company Commander
Jul 9, 2008 First Battalion Headquarters Company Commander
Jul 27, 2006 Alpha Company, First Platoon Platoon Sergeant
Jul 26, 2006 Alpha Company, First Platoon, Second Squad Fireteam Leader
May 19, 2006 Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad Fireteam Member
Date
Qualification
May 3, 2024 Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert
Mar 3, 2023 Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert
Mar 26, 2022 Expert Infantryman Badge Qualified
Apr 8, 2021 Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert
Nov 6, 2020 Land Navigation Qualified
Sep 15, 2020 Combat Lifesaver Qualified
Nov 5, 2017 Master Parachutist Badge Qualified
Sep 3, 2017 Air Assault Qualified
Nov 19, 2016 Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert
Jul 13, 2014 Ranger Qualified
Mar 6, 2007 Airborne Qualified
Mar 6, 2006 Basic Parachutist Badge Qualified