Buck Montana Active Duty
Specialist, Fireteam Leader
Specialty
11B
Position
Fireteam Leader
Unit
Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad
Status
Active Duty
Time in service
1 year, 4 months, 28 days
Time in grade
10 days
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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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Award
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| Jul 6, 2025 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Award Document With Combat "C" Device
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) medal with Combat "C" Device. Specialist 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 Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Awarded: Jul 6, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During mission Bloodstone, First Platoon began to take indirect fire forcing a movement back towards the original dismount point for OBJ Zinc. While moving back and waiting for vehicles to get brought to the defensive point outside the area of the indirect fire attacks, the PFC was set up providing security with his team. As the first vehicles arrived to the area where the entire platoon was waiting for a supply drop, a combatant with an S-Vest began sprinting towards the side of the roadway that the PFC was stationed on. The PFC took swift action noticing the vest on the chest of the combatant and immediately was able to take down the threat, with the vest exploding just 15 meters away from friendly forces. Thanks to the PFC’s quick thinking and knowledge, he was able to save not only his squad, but the platoon leadership that was standing just behind him from what was a massive explosion after he engaged the combatant due to the vest being detonated outside the trench system.
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| Jun 8, 2025 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Award Document
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) Specialist 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: Jun 8, 2025 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 Specialist 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: Jun 8, 2025 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) Specialist 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: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Overseas Service Bar |
Award Document
Overseas Service Bar Specialist 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: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB3) |
Award Document
Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB3) Specialist 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: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) Specialist 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: Nov 4, 2024 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) Specialist 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: Oct 7, 2024 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) |
Record Text
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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| Jul 13, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sparta (Airborne) | |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Troy | |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Bloodstone | |
| 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 | |
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| Jul 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 Buck Montana I do promote them to Specialist in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Jul 6, 2025
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 |
| May 16, 2025 |  |
Promotion | |
| Jun 2, 2024 | |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Specialist
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| Apr 7, 2024 | |
Promotion |
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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 |
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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 |
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| May 19, 2024 | Airborne Qualified |
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| Apr 14, 2024 |  Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |
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| Sep 17, 2022 | Air Assault Qualified |
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| Sep 15, 2022 | Land Navigation Qualified |
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| Aug 13, 2022 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |
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| Aug 13, 2022 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Expert |
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| Aug 13, 2022 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Qualified |
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| Aug 13, 2022 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire |
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| Aug 13, 2022 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Expert |
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| Aug 13, 2022 | Qualified with GL (M320): Qualified |