John LaFlash Active Duty
Major, Battalion Commander
Time in service
18 years, 7 months, 14 days
Time in grade
5 years, 7 months, 14 days
Specialty
11A
Position
Battalion Commander
Unit
First Battalion Headquarters
Status
Active Duty
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S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group
- 11AH - Administrative Cadre
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S4 - Logistics - Combat Imaging & Documentation
- 25V - Documentation Production Specialist
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S1 - Recruiting and Retention
- 79X - Officer in Charge
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S2 - Intelligence
- 35A - Intelligence Officer
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S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office
- 46L - Diplomatic Liaison
Date
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Text
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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
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Award
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Oct 7, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-CID) |
Record Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-CID) Major John LaFlash 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-CID). Awarded: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 12:47 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
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 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
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Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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Aug 4, 2024 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
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Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
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Jun 3, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-RRO) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-RRO)
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Jun 3, 2024 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)
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Jun 2, 2024 | Overseas Service Bar |
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Awarded the Overseas Service Bar
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Apr 8, 2024 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
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Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
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Apr 8, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
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Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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Apr 7, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG)
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Feb 5, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO)
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Jan 8, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-CID) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-CID)
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Jan 7, 2024 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
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Awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM)
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Jan 7, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
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Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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Dec 3, 2023 | Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign (IRCM) |
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Awarded the Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign (IRCM)
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Dec 3, 2023 | Valorous Unit Award (VUA) |
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Awarded the Valorous Unit Award (VUA)
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Nov 6, 2023 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
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Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
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Oct 8, 2023 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
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Awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM)
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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 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
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Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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Text
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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
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Rank
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Type
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May 13, 2019 | Major | Demotion |
Record Document
Certificate of Demotion (Non-Punitive) John LaFlash To support and fill the needs of the unit, you are hereby issued a non-punitive demotion to the rank of Major. Signed: Major John LaFlash Sun, May 12, 2019 9:23 PM |
Jul 9, 2017 | Lieutenant Colonel | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to Lieutenant Colonel in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Sun, Jul 9, 2017 9:12 AM
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 |
Aug 5, 2013 | Major | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to Major in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Mon, Aug 5, 2013 9:03 AM
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 |
Sep 14, 2011 | Captain | Demotion |
Record Document
Certificate of Demotion (Non-Punitive) John LaFlash To support and fill the needs of the unit, you are hereby issued a non-punitive demotion to the rank of Captain. Signed: Major John LaFlash Wed, Sep 14, 2011 9:02 AM |
Mar 11, 2011 | Lieutenant Colonel | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to Lieutenant Colonel in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Fri, Mar 11, 2011 7:36 AM
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 |
Mar 10, 2010 | Major | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to Major in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Wed, Mar 10, 2010 7:34 AM
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 |
Mar 8, 2008 | Captain | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to Captain in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Sat, Mar 8, 2008 7:34 AM
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 |
Jan 7, 2008 | First Lieutenant | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to First Lieutenant in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Mon, Jan 7, 2008 7:33 AM
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 |
Oct 23, 2007 | Second Lieutenant | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to Second Lieutenant in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Tue, Oct 23, 2007 8:32 AM
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 |
Oct 1, 2007 | Officer Candidate | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to Officer Candidate in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Mon, Oct 1, 2007 8:32 AM
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 |
Mar 14, 2007 | First Sergeant | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to First Sergeant in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Wed, Mar 14, 2007 7:31 AM
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 |
Aug 17, 2006 | Sergeant First Class | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to Sergeant First Class in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Thu, Aug 17, 2006 8:28 AM
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 |
Jul 30, 2006 | Staff Sergeant | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to Staff Sergeant in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Sun, Jul 30, 2006 8:25 AM
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 |
Jun 26, 2006 | Sergeant | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to Sergeant in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Mon, Jun 26, 2006 1:25 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 |
Jun 15, 2006 | Corporal | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to Corporal in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Thu, Jun 15, 2006 1:22 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 |
May 30, 2006 | Private First Class | 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 John LaFlash I do promote him to Private First Class in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Tue, May 30, 2006 8:21 AM
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 |
Date
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Unit
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Position
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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
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Qualification
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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 |