Nathan Cooper Active Duty
First Lieutenant, Brigade Commander
Rank
First Lieutenant
Length in service
Time in service
3 years, 6 months, 17 days
Time in grade
10 months, 18 days
Assignment
Specialty
15A
Position
Brigade Commander
Unit
3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Headquarters
Status
Active Duty
Secondary Positions
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S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office
- 42N - Officer in Charge
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| Aug 13, 2024 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 08/16/24 | |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Company Grade verbal warning issued | |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Corps of Engineers: Relieved of duties as Technical Engineer (12T) | |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Base Maintenance Operations: Relieved of duties as Electronic Maintenance Chief (94W) | |
| May 19, 2024 | Public Affairs Office: Relieved of duties as Broadcast Combat Journalist (46R) | |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Nov 4, 2023 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 11/13/2023 | |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 10/23/2023 | |
| Aug 20, 2023 | Corps of Engineers: Hired as Technical Engineer (12T) | |
| Jul 16, 2023 | Attended Ranger School as Instructor with 173rd Airborne (Class 23-01) | |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Public Affairs Office: Hired as OIC (HQ) | |
| May 20, 2023 | Graduated Pathfinder School (Class 23-01) | |
| May 20, 2023 | Attended Pathfinder School as Co-Instructor (Class 23-01) | |
| May 3, 2023 | Graduated Officer Candidate School (Class 23-01) | |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Public Affairs Office: Hired as Broadcast Combat Journalist (46R) | |
| Apr 1, 2023 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Corps of Engineers: Relieved of duties as NCOIC (12X) | |
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Date
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Award
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| Oct 6, 2024 |  Bronze Star (BSM) |
Record Document
Bronze Star (BSM) medal with Valor "V" Device. First Lieutenant Nathan Cooper 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 Bronze Star (BSM). Awarded: Sun, Oct 6, 2024 11:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
For valor in connection with ground operations in Mission: Stoneless Kingdom. First Lieutenant Cooper distinguished himself while piloting the AH-64D Apache. During the operation, First Lieutenant Cooper piloted the AH-64D Apache (Voodoo) with expertise and valor while simultaneously coordinated multiple attack runs on different objectives at the same time, coordinating troop reinserts, resupply delivery without incident and maximum efficiency. During the airfield assault, First Lieutenant Cooper’s actions played a vital role in supporting all ground operations by minimizing friendly casualties and maximizing the destruction of the enemy forces. At one portion of the airfield assault, the OH-72B Lakota (Stalker) came under heavy attack by enemy fire. First Lieutenant Cooper placed his AH-64D Apache with heavier armor in the line of enemy fire protecting the OH-72B Lakota and its flight crew. First Lieutenant Cooper’s quick action saved the OH-72B Lakota and its crew. His actions were instrumental in preventing the loss of any airframes. First Lieutenant Cooper’s devotion to his duty and keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade and the 3rd Infantry Division.
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| 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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| Jul 7, 2024 |  Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) |
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Awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
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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 Ribbon (OSR) |
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Awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR)
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Overseas Service Bar |
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Awarded the Overseas Service Bar
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Combat Action Badge (CAB3) |
Record Text
Awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB3)
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| Jun 2, 2024 | Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
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| May 6, 2024 | Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
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| May 6, 2024 |  Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
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Awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM)
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| May 5, 2024 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO)
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| Apr 7, 2024 | Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
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| Mar 4, 2024 |  Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Mar 3, 2024 | Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) |
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Awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
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| Feb 4, 2024 | Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
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| Jan 8, 2024 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-COE) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-COE)
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| Jan 8, 2024 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO)
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| Jan 7, 2024 | Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) |
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Awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
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| Jan 7, 2024 |  Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
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Awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM)
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| Dec 4, 2023 |  Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) |
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Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
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Date
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Text
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| Nov 10, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission SnowAngel | |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Candyland | |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Snowstorm | |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Frostbite | |
| 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 | |
| Jul 7, 2024 | Operation Unified Dawn - Altis: (Joint Operation) | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Aug 6, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Magic Carpet (Pathfinder) | |
| Jul 23, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Leaden Strand | |
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Type
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| Jan 7, 2024 | |
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Promoted to First Lieutenant
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| May 7, 2023 |  |
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Promoted to Second Lieutenant
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| Mar 5, 2023 |  |
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Promoted to Officer Candidate
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| Jan 8, 2023 |  |
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Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2
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| Aug 6, 2022 |  |
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Promoted to Warrant Officer 1
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| Aug 1, 2022 |  |
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Promoted to Warrant Officer Candidate
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| Apr 3, 2022 |  |
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Promoted to Staff Sergeant
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| Dec 5, 2021 |  |
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Promoted to Sergeant
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| Oct 4, 2021 |  |
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Promoted to Corporal
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| Mar 8, 2021 | |
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Promoted to Corporal
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| Jan 4, 2021 |  |
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Promoted to Specialist
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| Dec 7, 2020 |  |
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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 | S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office | 42N - Officer in Charge |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Headquarters | Brigade Commander |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Headquarters | Brigade Commander |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Leave of Absence | Brigade Commander |
| Nov 4, 2023 | 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Headquarters | Brigade Commander |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Leave of Absence | Brigade Commander |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Headquarters | Brigade Commander |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Leave of Absence | Brigade Commander |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Headquarters | Brigade Commander |
| Oct 23, 2022 | 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Headquarters | Brigade Command Chief Warrant Officer |
| Aug 6, 2022 | 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Headquarters | Army Aviator |
| Aug 1, 2022 | 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Headquarters | Aviator Trainee |
| Jan 2, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Squad Leader |
| Aug 17, 2021 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Aug 17, 2021 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Member |
| May 16, 2021 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Fireteam Member |
| May 8, 2021 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Second Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Discharged | Civilian |
| Nov 26, 2020 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Oct 26, 2020 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Fireteam Member |
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Date
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Qualification
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| Mar 26, 2024 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| May 20, 2023 | Pathfinder Qualified | |
| Apr 1, 2023 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Aug 6, 2022 | 153A Rotary Wing Aviator Qualified | |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Dec 18, 2021 | Jumpmaster Qualified | |
| Dec 18, 2021 | Safety Officer Qualified | |
| Aug 22, 2021 | Squad Designated Marksman Qualified | |
| Jul 25, 2021 | 68W Combat Medic Qualified | |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Advanced Radio Communication Qualified | |
| Jun 27, 2021 | Ranger Qualified | |
| May 23, 2021 | Air Assault Qualified | |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Mar 14, 2021 | Basic Parachutist Badge Qualified | |
| Mar 14, 2021 | Airborne Qualified | |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Land Navigation Qualified | |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Combat Lifesaver Qualified | |
| Oct 31, 2020 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Oct 31, 2020 | Qualified with GL (M203): Expert | |
| Oct 31, 2020 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire | |
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