Michael Donnelly Active Duty
Staff Sergeant, Squad Leader
Specialty
11B
Position
Squad Leader
Unit
Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad
Status
Active Duty
Time in service
3 years, 3 months, 20 days
Time in grade
11 days
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S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office
- 46R - Broadcast Combat Journalist
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| Apr 12, 2025 | Graduated Alpha Company Annual Rifle Requalification's (ACARR) #25-02 | |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Graduated Pathfinder School (Class 24-01) | |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Graduated Advanced Radio Communication Course (Class 24-02) | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Graduated Airborne School (Class 23-04) | |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Graduate Airborne School (Class 23-04) | |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Attended Airborne School (Class 23-03) | |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Public Affairs Office: Hired as Broadcast Combat Journalist (46R) | |
| May 14, 2023 | Force Improvement Group: Relieved of duties as Range Safety Officer (11B1H) | |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Graduated Air Assault School (Class 23-01) | |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Range Safety Officer (11B1H) | |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Combat Imaging and Documentation: Relieved of duties as Uniform Updater (21Y) | |
| Jul 17, 2022 | Graduated Ranger School with 173rd Airborne (Class 22-01) | |
| Jul 2, 2022 | Graduated Airborne School (Class 22-03) | |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Combat Imaging and Documentation: Hired as Uniform Updater (21Y) | |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Graduated Land Navigation Course (Class 22-03) | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Promoted to Private Second Class | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Completed One Station Unit Training (Class 22-02) | |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Enlisted |
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Date
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Award
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| Apr 6, 2025 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) Staff Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Sat, Apr 5, 2025 10:13 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
For stepping up as acting Team Leader for the Broadcast team.
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| Jan 5, 2025 | Combat Star (4th Award) |
Award Document
Combat Star (4th Award) Staff Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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 Star (4th Award). Awarded: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 5:12 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Staff Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 12:21 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | European Campaign (ECM) |
Award Document
European Campaign (ECM) Staff Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 8:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) |
Award Document
Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) Staff Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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 Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). Awarded: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 3:11 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Staff Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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) |
Award Document
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) Staff Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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
(46R) Broadcast Combat Journalist - For his continuous and unwavering dedication to the Broadcast Combat Journalist Team over the past 12 months. SGT Donnelly has proven himself an invaluable member of the team and is already ready to step up to the plate to assist the team.
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| Oct 7, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) Staff Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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-PAO). Awarded: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 12:53 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) Staff Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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 Achievement Medal (JSAM). Awarded: Sun, Oct 6, 2024 5:21 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
46R(Broadcast Combat Journalist)
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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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| Jul 8, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Jul 7, 2024 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)
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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 | Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB3) |
Record Text
Awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB3)
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| May 5, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO)
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| Apr 8, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Mar 3, 2024 | Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
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| Dec 8, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Santa's Delivery (Airborne) | |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Mission: Operation Snow Strip (Pathfinder) | |
| 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 | |
| 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 14, 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 16, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Castle Breach | |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Castle Breach | |
| Jun 9, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission IPA | |
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| Apr 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 Michael Donnelly I do promote them to Staff Sergeant in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Sun, Apr 6, 2025 5:19 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 |
| Jul 7, 2024 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Sergeant
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| Feb 5, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Corporal
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| May 8, 2022 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Specialist
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| Feb 7, 2022 |  |
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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| Nov 3, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Squad Leader |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Aug 29, 2024 | S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office | 46R - Broadcast Combat Journalist |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
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Date
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Qualification
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| Apr 12, 2025 | Qualified with Rifle (XM7): Expert | |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Pathfinder Qualified | |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Advanced Radio Communication Qualified | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Airborne Qualified | |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Airborne Qualified | |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Air Assault Qualified | |
| Jul 17, 2022 | Ranger Qualified | |
| Jul 2, 2022 | Airborne Qualified | |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Land Navigation Qualified | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Qualified with GL (M320): Qualified | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Expert | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Expert | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |