Ronan Sjordal Active Duty
Warrant Officer Candidate, Aviator Trainee
Specialty
153A
Position
Aviator Trainee
Unit
2nd Battalion, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion
Status
Active Duty
Time in service
3 years, 7 months, 26 days
Time in grade
26 days
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S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office
- 46R - Broadcast Combat Journalist
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| Oct 3, 2025 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 10/02/25 | |
| Jul 6, 2025 | Public Affairs Office: Hired as Broadcast Combat Journalist (46R) | |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Graduated Alpha Company Annual Rifle Requalification's (ACARR) #25-02 | |
| May 19, 2024 | Graduated Airborne School (Class 24-02) | |
| May 3, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Company Grade Article 15 Issued: Written Essay/TIG Freeze 2 Months | |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Force Improvement Group: Relieved of duties as Range Safety Officer (11B1H) | |
| Jun 4, 2023 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Range Safety Officer (11B1H) | |
| Apr 29, 2023 | Graduated Land Navigation Course (Class 23-03) | |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Time in service: 1 year | |
| Apr 8, 2023 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Public Affairs Office: Relieved of duties as Journalist (46Q) | |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Public Affairs Office: Hired as Journalist (46Q) | |
| Sep 25, 2022 | Recruiting and Retention Office: Relieved of duties as Recruiter (79R) | |
| Jul 30, 2022 | Recruiting and Retention Office: Hired as Recruiter (79R) | |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Graduated Combat Lifesaver Course (Class 22-03) | |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Enlisted |
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Award
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| Sep 7, 2025 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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 Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM). Awarded: Sep 7, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
46R Broadcast Combat Journalist ; Upon SGT Starling being promoted to the Non-Commissioned Officer In-Charge of the Public Affairs Office, a post requesting soldiers within the Broadcast Combat Journalist Team to set up and take his place as Team Leader was made... SPC R.Sjordal was the first soldier to take the initiative, even though he had only been within the PAO DMOS and BCJ Team for one month, the Specialist communicated his interest and was given the chance. While operating on a trial basis as the Team Leader for the Broadcast Combat Journalist Team, the Specialist successfully organized two weekends for the BCJ Team and assigned soldiers accordingly (as needed). SPC Sjordal's actions reflect great credit upon himself and the Public Affairs Office.
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| Sep 7, 2025 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Award Document
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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: Sep 7, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
Army Achievement Medal W/ V Device - Specialist Ronan Sjordal, distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as a member of 3rd Squad, “Spartans,” during combat operations in Operation Crete near Command Post Scimitar on 10 August 2025. During a high-risk mission to recover three prisoners of war from an embassy compound overrun by Egyptian forces, Specialist Sjordal displayed exceptional courage and commitment to his squad. When his Squad Leader, Corporal Bills, was wounded while leading the assault, Specialist Sjordal maneuvered under heavy enemy fire to provide suppressive fires, enabling the squad to press forward. He then assisted in clearing interior rooms of the embassy, directly engaging hostile combatants to secure the safety of the captives. His actions were critical to the success of the mission, ensuring the recovery and safe exfiltration of all prisoners to the landing zone under continuous enemy attack. Specialist Sjordal’s dedication, initiative, and selfless service reflect great credit upon himself, the 3rd Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
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| Sep 7, 2025 | Combat Star (3rd Award) |
Award Document
Combat Star (3rd Award) Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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 Star (3rd Award). Awarded: Sep 7, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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: Aug 3, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Combat Star (2nd Award) |
Award Document
Combat Star (2nd Award) Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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 Star (2nd Award). Awarded: Aug 3, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB4) |
Award Document
Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB4) Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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 (CIB4). Awarded: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Overseas Service Bar |
Award Document
Overseas Service Bar Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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 |
| May 4, 2025 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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 Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). Awarded: May 4, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Mar 2, 2025 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Award Document
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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: Mar 2, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
The specialist in the past month has had big shoes to fill and has hit the ground running. Due to his previous team leader, specialist brewer being AWOL without a trace, he had to step up as alpha -1 and has blown away my expectations. He leads with the precision, aggression and the violence of action Spartans needs to complete the mission. I have great faith he will continue to improve and become more of an asset to the 3rd infantry division as a whole.
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| Mar 2, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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 |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Combat Star |
Award Document
Combat Star Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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 Star. Awarded: Jan 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | European Campaign (ECM) |
Award Document
European Campaign (ECM) Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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 European Campaign (ECM). Awarded: Jan 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) |
Award Document
Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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 Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). Awarded: Jan 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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: Dec 10, 2024 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) |
Award Document
Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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 Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM). Awarded: Nov 3, 2024 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Award Document With Valor "V" Device
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) medal with Valor "V" Device. Warrant Officer Candidate Ronan Sjordal 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: Oct 6, 2024 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
SPC Sjordal while operating as CLS of Alpha Team assisted in the capture of a high ranking enemy officer during an airfield assault. At one point, one of his fellow squadmates stashed the HVT somewhere to continue doing his duty which lead to an attempted escape. At this time, SPC Sjordal pursued and recaptured the HVT without incident. His dedication to his role and betterment of his fellow servicemember brings great credit upon himself, his squad, and the 3rd Infantry Division. 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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| Jul 7, 2024 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)
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| Jun 3, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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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 (CIB3) |
Record Text
Awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB3)
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| Nov 23, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Last Stand | |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Last Stand (Airborne) | |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission High Winds | |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Spider | |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Scorpion | |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Turban | |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sahara (Airborne) | |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Thebes | |
| Aug 10, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Crete | |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Athens | |
| Jul 13, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sparta (Airborne) | |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Troy | |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Bloodstone | |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sandstone | |
| May 9, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Geode | |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Santa's Delivery (Airborne) | |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Silent Night | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Cookie Fortress | |
| Nov 10, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission SnowAngel | |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Candyland | |
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| Nov 10, 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 Ronan Sjordal I do promote them to Warrant Officer Candidate in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Nov 10, 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 |
| Jun 2, 2024 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Specialist
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| Nov 13, 2023 |  |
Demotion |
Record Text
Demoted to Private First Class
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| Jul 2, 2023 | |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Specialist
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| Feb 7, 2023 | |
Demotion |
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Demoted to Private First Class
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| Aug 7, 2022 | |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Specialist
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| Jun 5, 2022 | |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Private First Class
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| Apr 23, 2022 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Private Second Class
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Position
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| Nov 10, 2025 | 2nd Battalion, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion | Aviator Trainee |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Member |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Jul 6, 2025 | S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office | 46R - Broadcast Combat Journalist |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Aug 13, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Feb 5, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Sep 5, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Member |
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Qualification
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| Apr 12, 2025 |  Qualified with Rifle (XM7): Expert |
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| May 19, 2024 | Airborne Qualified |
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| May 1, 2024 |  Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |
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| May 1, 2023 | Land Navigation Qualified |
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| Apr 8, 2023 |  Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Sharpshooter |
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| Jun 10, 2022 | Combat Lifesaver Qualified |
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| Apr 23, 2022 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert |
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| Apr 23, 2022 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Qualified |
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| Apr 23, 2022 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Expert |
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| Apr 23, 2022 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire |
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| Apr 23, 2022 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |