Benjamin Hansen Active Duty
Specialist, Fireteam Member
Specialty
11B
Position
Fireteam Member
Unit
Alpha Company, First Platoon, Second Squad
Status
Active Duty
Time in service
6 months, 3 days
Time in grade
2 months, 6 days
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| Jul 9, 2025 | Graduated Land Navigation Course 25-05 | |
| Apr 20, 2025 | Graduated 68W Combat Medic School (Class 25-02) | |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Graduated KAT Combat Life Saver Course (Class 25-01) | |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Graduated Advanced Radio Communications Course (Class 25-01) | |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Graduated One Station Unit Training Class #25-06 | |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Enlisted |
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Award
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| Jul 6, 2025 | Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) |
Award Document
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) Specialist Benjamin Hansen 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 Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). Awarded: Jul 6, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During Shaping Effort 4, 2nd squad was working their way down the South Western side of the canyon clearing nearby hamlets, while the rest of the platoon launched their assault on OBJ Himars. A series of unfortunate events lead the elements of the assault OBJ Himars into a Mascas while an ISIS relief effort came barreling down the western canyon wall, slamming into 2nd Squad’s efforts. 2nd Squad was caught split up into 3 buddy teams for clearing houses allowing the relief effort to get in close, SGT Zvik trying to gather his men and organize a defense was the first to fall, as the intensity of the assault increased the defenses of the manor wall that the few remaining members of Ghost hid behind became overran, retreating into the Manor with SGT Zvik other injured personnel. Soon the defense for the door was overran. An almost platoon size enemy force continued to rush the compound through the door and the remaining survivors of Ghost began to dwindle. After nearly 30 minutes of grueling damn near hand to hand fighting 1st Platoon finally relieved what remained of 2nd Squad, 1st Squad entered the Manor to find, SGT A.Zvik, SGT H.Poynor, SPC S.Magretson, PFC J.Neff KIA, 8 Dead ISIS Fighters and grievously wounded SPC B.Hansen inside. In the courtyard lay another dozen dead fighters and another two dozen in the surrounding area. Without the efforts of 2nd squad and SPC B.Hansen the ISIS relief effort would have crashed into 1st Platoon’s CCP overwhelming it and annihilating the Platoon. Without SPC B.Hansen dogged perseverance and refusal to go silently into the night he was able to hold back the relief effort buying 1st Platoon Valuable time. His actions are of the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3rd Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
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| Jul 6, 2025 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Award Document With Combat "C" Device
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) medal with Combat "C" Device. Specialist Benjamin Hansen 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: Jul 6, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During the month of June, SPC Hansen noticed 2nd Squad did not have a Squad Medic. Seeing the absence of an assigned squad medic, Specialist Hansen selflessly stepped up to fulfill the critical role, ensuring the health, welfare, and combat readiness of his fellow Soldiers. Despite only being a CLS and recently attending the 68W course, Specialist Hansen displayed exceptional initiative, competence, and dedication by effectively managing medical tasks, maintaining accountability of medical supplies, and providing timely and accurate care under challenging conditions. His actions directly contributed to the operational effectiveness and morale of the squad. Specialist Hansen’s professionalism and commitment to mission success reflect great credit upon himself, the 3rd Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
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| Jun 8, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Specialist Benjamin Hansen 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: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Mar 2, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Specialist Benjamin Hansen 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: Mar 2, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Marksmanship Badge (Expert) |
Award Document
Marksmanship Badge (Expert) Specialist Benjamin Hansen 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 Marksmanship Badge (Expert). Awarded: Feb 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Army Service Ribbon (ASR) |
Award Document
Army Service Ribbon (ASR) Specialist Benjamin Hansen 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 Service Ribbon (ASR). Awarded: Feb 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
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| May 4, 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 Benjamin Hansen I do promote them to Specialist in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of May 4, 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 |
| 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 Benjamin Hansen I do promote them to Private First Class in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Apr 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 |
| Feb 8, 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 Benjamin Hansen I do promote them to Private Second Class in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Feb 8, 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 |
| Jan 8, 2025 |  |
Promotion |
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Qualification
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| Jul 9, 2025 | Land Navigation Qualified |
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| Apr 20, 2025 | 68W Combat Medic Qualified |
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| Mar 16, 2025 | Combat Lifesaver Qualified |
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| Mar 9, 2025 | Advanced Radio Communication Qualified |
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| Feb 9, 2025 | Qualified with GL (M320): Qualified |
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| Feb 9, 2025 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire |
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| Feb 9, 2025 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Expert |
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| Feb 9, 2025 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Expert |
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| Feb 9, 2025 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert |
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| Feb 9, 2025 |  Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |