John LaFlash Active Duty
Major, Battalion Commander
Rank
Major
Length in service
Time in service
18 years, 4 months, 7 days
Time in grade
5 years, 4 months, 8 days
Assignment
Specialty
11A
Position
Battalion Commander
Unit
First Battalion Headquarters
Status
Active Duty
Secondary Positions
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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
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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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| 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 |  Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Aug 4, 2024 |  Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
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| Jun 3, 2024 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-RRO) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-RRO)
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| Jun 3, 2024 |  Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Overseas Service Bar |
Record Text
Awarded the Overseas Service Bar
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| Apr 8, 2024 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
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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-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) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-CID)
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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 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 6, 2023 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
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| Oct 8, 2023 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM)
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| Sep 3, 2023 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
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| Aug 7, 2023 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Jul 2, 2023 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM)
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Date
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Text
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| 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) | |
| Oct 30, 2022 | Operation Blue Giant - Lithuania: Mission Long Haul | |
| Oct 16, 2022 | Operation Blue Giant - Lithuania: Mission Hammer Face | |
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Date
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Rank
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Type
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| May 13, 2019 | |
Demotion |
Record Text
Demoted to Major
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| Jul 9, 2017 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
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| Aug 5, 2013 | |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Major
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| Sep 14, 2011 |  |
Demotion |
Record Text
Demoted to Captain
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| Mar 11, 2011 | |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
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| Mar 10, 2010 | |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Major
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| Mar 8, 2008 | |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Captain
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| Jan 7, 2008 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to First Lieutenant
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| Oct 23, 2007 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Second Lieutenant
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| Oct 1, 2007 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Officer Candidate
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| Mar 14, 2007 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to First Sergeant
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| Aug 17, 2006 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Sergeant First Class
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| Jul 30, 2006 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Staff Sergeant
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| Jun 26, 2006 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Sergeant
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| Jun 15, 2006 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Corporal
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| May 30, 2006 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Private First Class
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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 |
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Date
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Qualification
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| May 3, 2024 | Qualified with Rifle (M16A2): Expert | |
| Mar 3, 2023 | Qualified with Rifle (M16A2): Expert | |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Expert Infantryman Badge Qualified | |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Qualified with Rifle (M16A2): 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 (M16A2): Expert | |
| Jul 13, 2014 | Ranger Qualified | |
| Mar 6, 2007 | Airborne Qualified | |
| Mar 6, 2006 | Basic Parachutist Badge Qualified |