Buck Montana Active Duty
Private First Class, Fireteam Leader
Specialty
11B
Position
Fireteam Leader
Unit
Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad
Status
Active Duty
Time in service
1 year, 3 months, 26 days
Time in grade
29 days
- User does not have any secondary positions.
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| May 16, 2025 | Re-Enlisted on 05/16/2025 | |
| Dec 18, 2024 | General Discharge Issued | |
| Nov 16, 2024 | Recruiting and Retention Office: Relieved of duties as Recruiter (79R) | |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 10/30/24 | |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Graduated Ranger School with 173rd Airborne Class (24-01) | |
| Jun 22, 2024 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Drill Instructor (11B2H) | |
| May 19, 2024 | Graduated Airborne School (Class 24-02) | |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Range Safety Officer (11B1H) | |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Hired as Range Safety Officer (11B1H) | |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Recruiting and Retention Office: Hired as Recruiter (79R) | |
| Feb 18, 2024 | Enlisted | |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Discharged: General Discharge | |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Drill Instructor (11B2H) | |
| Sep 17, 2022 | Graduated Air Assault School (Class 22-03) | |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Graduated Land Navigation Course (Class 22-07) | |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Recruiting and Retention Office: Hired as Recruiter (79R) | |
| Aug 21, 2022 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Range Safety Officer (11B1H) | |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Completed One Station Unit Training (Class 22-29) | |
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| Jun 8, 2025 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Award Document
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) Private First Class Buck Montana 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, Jun 8, 2025 3:09 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During Mission Granite, PFC Montana was able to lead the alpha team with great efficiency despite being a new return to the First Squad as a whole. The PFC showed great leadership and responsibility by taking the role of Fireteam Leader in Alpha Teamleader’s absence and proved he didn’t need to knock any rust off to get back in the mindset of being a Teamleader. PFC Montana has shown he still has what it takes to be a true leader within Scorpions with his service. The PFC’s selfless dedication to his teammates reflects great credit upon himself, and the 3rd Infantry Division.
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| Jun 8, 2025 | 3rd Infantry Division Combat Unit Patch |
Award Document
3rd Infantry Division Combat Unit Patch Private First Class Buck Montana 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 3rd Infantry Division Combat Unit Patch. Awarded: Sun, Jun 8, 2025 1:07 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTS-M) |
Award Document
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTS-M) Private First Class Buck Montana 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 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTS-M). Awarded: Sun, Jun 8, 2025 1:05 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Overseas Service Bar |
Award Document
Overseas Service Bar Private First Class Buck Montana 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 Overseas Service Bar. Awarded: Sun, Jun 8, 2025 11:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB3) |
Award Document
Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB3) Private First Class Buck Montana 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 Infantryman Badge (CIB3). Awarded: Sun, Jun 8, 2025 11:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) Private First Class Buck Montana 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-FIG). Awarded: Mon, Nov 4, 2024 12:40 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
11B2H (FIG Drill Instructor)
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| Oct 7, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-RRO) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-RRO) Private First Class Buck Montana 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-RRO). Awarded: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 12:51 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 4, 2024 | U.S. Army Ranger Tab |
Record Text
Awarded the U.S. Army Ranger Tab
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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 | French Fourragere |
Record Text
Awarded the French Fourragere
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| Jul 7, 2024 | Purple Heart (PH) |
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Awarded the Purple Heart (PH)
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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 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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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 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM)
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| Jun 2, 2024 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM)
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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 (CIB2) |
Record Text
Awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB2)
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| Jun 2, 2024 | Basic Parachute Badge |
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Awarded the Basic Parachute Badge
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| Jun 1, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sandstone | |
| May 18, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Granite | |
| Aug 25, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Roman Empire | |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Aztec | |
| 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 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 | |
| Oct 30, 2022 | Operation Blue Giant - Lithuania: Mission Long Haul | |
| Oct 16, 2022 | Operation Blue Giant - Lithuania: Mission Hammer Face | |
| Oct 2, 2022 | Operation Blue Giant - Lithuania: Mission Sky Dragon | |
| Sep 18, 2022 | Operation Blue Giant - Lithuania: Mission Rumbling Mist | |
| Sep 4, 2022 | Operation Blue Giant - Lithuania: Mission Darkened Cellar | |
| Aug 21, 2022 | Operation Blue Giant - Lithuania: Mission Fault Plane | |
| Aug 7, 2022 | Operation Blue Giant - Lithuania: Mission Molten Pillar |
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| May 16, 2025 |  |
Promotion | |
| Jun 2, 2024 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Specialist
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| Apr 7, 2024 | |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Private First Class
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| Sep 4, 2022 | |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Specialist
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| Aug 13, 2022 | |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Private First Class (Stripes For Buddies)
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Unit
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Position
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| Jun 8, 2025 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| May 16, 2025 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Discharged | Civilian |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Reserves | Reservist |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Leader |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Leader |
| May 6, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Feb 19, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Discharged | Civilian |
| Aug 5, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
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Qualification
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| Jul 17, 2024 | Ranger Qualified | |
| May 19, 2024 | Airborne Qualified | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Sep 17, 2022 | Air Assault Qualified | |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Land Navigation Qualified | |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Expert | |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Qualified | |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire | |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Expert | |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Qualified with GL (M320): Qualified |