Scott Kidon Leave of Absence
Specialist, Fireteam Member
Time in service
3 years, 7 months, 1 day
Time in grade
7 months, 21 days
Specialty
11B
Position
Fireteam Member
Unit
Leave of Absence
Status
Leave of Absence
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S4 - Logistics - Base Maintenance Operations
- 42A2 - Senior Roster Maintenance Specialist
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Date
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| Dec 6, 2024 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 03/09/2025 | |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Graduated Combat Life Saver Course (Class 24-03) | |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Leave of Absence extension approved, expected return date: 04/06/24 | |
| Jan 6, 2024 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 03/22/24 | |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Attended Airborne School (Class 23-03) | |
| Jul 16, 2023 | Graduated Ranger School with 173rd Airborne (Class 23-01) | |
| Mar 18, 2023 | Attended Airborne School (Class 23-01) | |
| Mar 4, 2023 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Jan 8, 2023 | Graduated 68W Combat Medic School (Class 23-01) | |
| May 27, 2022 | Time in service: 1 year | |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Graduated Expert Infantryman Course (22-01) | |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Graduated Combat Lifesaver Course (Class 22-01) | |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Base Maintenance Operations: Hired as Senior Roster Maintenance Specialist (42A2) | |
| Oct 30, 2021 | Graduated Air Assault School (Class 21-03) | |
| Oct 10, 2021 | Graduated Warrior Leaders Course (Class 21-03) | |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Graduated Airborne School (Class 21-03) | |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Graduated Land Navigation Course (Class 21-06) | |
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Date
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Award
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| Dec 10, 2024 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO) |
Record Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO) Specialist Scott Kidon 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-BMO). Awarded: Tue, Dec 10, 2024 7:55 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Nov 4, 2024 |  Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Specialist Scott Kidon 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: Mon, Nov 4, 2024 12:42 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Nov 3, 2024 |  Bronze Star (BSM) |
Record Document
Bronze Star (BSM) medal with Valor "V" Device. Specialist Scott Kidon 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, Nov 3, 2024 8:13 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
SPC S.Kidon During Mission Snowstorm: SPC Kidon took the role of Squad Medic for the combined First and Second squads, while performing his duties as Squad Medic during a Platoon wide mass casualty event, he was able to save multiple people not only from his own squad but also from fourth squad as well. Just 15 minutes later the platoon moved towards a roadway where there was intel that they would be flanked by a large QRF force. SPC Kidon while tending to soldiers that had been heavily wounded to the QRF force was also able to stabilize a large part of the soldiers on the ground before taking an enemy vic from inside a compound, SPC Kidon caring little for his own well being and seeing the grim situation facing first platoon and realizing there was not enough rifles on the line to defend the CCP SPC Kidon moved the damage vehicle out to the main road, using the mounted M2 .50 Cal turret to eliminate three squads worth of paratroopers that would have overrun the friendly forces in that area. Without his help a large portion of 1st and 4th squad's leadership would have succumbed to their injuries, and the paratroopers would have been able to make an advance on the CCP and overrun it. SPC Kidon’s actions uphold the standards all 3rd Infantry Division soldiers should strive to achieve. His Selfless Service, Courage, and Loyalty to the platoon are held in high regard by 3rd Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, Alpha Company, 1st Platoon Widowmakers.
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| Oct 6, 2024 |  Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Record Document
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) medal with Combat "C" Device. Specialist Scott Kidon 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 Army Achievement Medal (AAM). Awarded: Sun, Oct 6, 2024 9:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During mission Benelux friendly Chinook was shot down right in front of 1st Squad. SPC Kidon and Ramirez moved under fire without any hesitation to damaged aircraft to save everyone they could. While under fire, they managed to get the pilot out of Chinook. For the next several long minutes, taking hits from enemies, they were stabilizing this pilot and doing everything they could to save him. While heavily wounded themselves, they still continued to work on casualty and only after bringing him up to life they moved back to the trench to deal with their injuries. With their actions both of these soldiers proved that they were in the right place at the right time to successfully assist Soldiers from another element. His expertise, knowledge, and dedication are in keeping with the highest military traditions and reflect great credit upon himself, First Platoon Widowmakers, Alpha Company Wareagles, and the 3rd Infantry Division.
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| Oct 6, 2024 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Record Document
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) Specialist Scott Kidon 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 Army Achievement Medal (AAM). Awarded: Sun, Oct 6, 2024 9:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During mission Benelux when 1st Squad had to break contact after artillery fire, SPC Kidon noticed a Russian pilot from a destroyed Mi-28. SPC and SSG R.Ivanov swiftly moved to intercept him. SPC Kidon managed to put handcuffs on the pilot while the pilot was still shooting back. With his swift actions we took a source of information about Russian air forces in the area. His expertise, knowledge, and dedication are in keeping with the highest military traditions and reflect great credit upon himself, First Platoon Widowmakers, Alpha Company Wareagles, and the 3rd Infantry Division.
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| Sep 8, 2024 |  Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Record Document
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) Specialist Scott Kidon 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 Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Awarded: Sat, Sep 7, 2024 8:00 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| 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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| Jul 7, 2024 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)
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| Jun 3, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO)
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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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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB4) |
Record Text
Awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB4)
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| May 6, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Jan 8, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO)
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| Jan 7, 2024 |  Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM)
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| Dec 4, 2023 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Dec 4, 2023 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)
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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 17, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Cookie Fortress | |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Snowstorm | |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Stoneless Kingdom | |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Kalmar Union | |
| 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 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 9, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission IPA | |
| Jun 2, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Dunkel | |
| 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 | |
| Oct 22, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission True Strike | |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Northern Delay (Airborne) | |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Bull’s Eye (Ranger) | |
| Sep 17, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Burning Plateau | |
| Sep 3, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission War Machine | |
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| May 6, 2024 | |
Demotion |
Record Text
Demoted to Specialist
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| Jul 2, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Sergeant
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| Mar 4, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Corporal
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| Jan 12, 2023 | |
Demotion |
Record Text
Demoted to Specialist
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| Oct 2, 2022 | |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Corporal
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| Aug 9, 2021 | |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Specialist
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| Jul 4, 2021 |  |
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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| Dec 6, 2024 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Member |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Aug 29, 2024 | S4 - Logistics - Base Maintenance Operations | 42A2 - Senior Roster Maintenance Specialist |
| May 6, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Jan 6, 2024 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Leader |
| Mar 4, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| May 27, 2021 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Member |
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Date
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Qualification
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| Jul 1, 2024 | Combat Lifesaver Qualified | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Jul 16, 2023 | Ranger Qualified | |
| Mar 4, 2023 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Jan 8, 2023 | 68W Combat Medic Qualified | |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Expert Infantryman Badge Qualified | |
| Feb 19, 2022 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Qualified | |
| Feb 19, 2022 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert | |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Combat Lifesaver Qualified | |
| Oct 30, 2021 | Air Assault Qualified | |
| Oct 10, 2021 | Warrior Leadership Qualified | |
| Oct 3, 2021 | Basic Parachutist Badge Qualified | |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Airborne Qualified | |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Land Navigation Qualified | |
| Sep 11, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Driver/Equipment Operator Qualified | |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Advanced Radio Communication Qualified | |
| Jun 6, 2021 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Qualified | |
| Jun 6, 2021 | Qualified with GL (M203): Expert | |
| Jun 6, 2021 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire | |
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