Alex Pierce Leave of Absence
Specialist, Fireteam Member
Specialty
11B
Position
Fireteam Member
Unit
Leave of Absence
Status
Leave of Absence
Time in service
2 months, 26 days
Time in grade
1 month, 5 days
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S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group
- 11B1H - Range Safety Officer
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| Jan 12, 2026 | Leave of Absence (Military) issued, expected return date: 01/31/2026 | |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Graduated Ranger School #25-02 | |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Range Safety Officer (11B1H) | |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Graduated AIR ASSAULT SCHOOL 25-06 | |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Graduated Airborne School 25-05 | |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Graduated Land Navigation Course 25-09 | |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Graduated OSUT CLASS #25-43 (ARMA) | |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Enlisted |
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Award
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| Jan 4, 2026 | French Fourragere |
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| Jan 4, 2026 | U.S. Army Ranger Tab |
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| Jan 4, 2026 | Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA) |
Award Document
Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA) Specialist Alex Pierce 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 Superior Unit Award (ASUA). Awarded: Jan 4, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 4, 2026 | African Campaign (ACM) |
Award Document
African Campaign (ACM) Specialist Alex Pierce 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 African Campaign (ACM). Awarded: Jan 4, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Award Document With Valor "V" Device
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) medal with Valor "V" Device. Specialist Alex Pierce 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: Jan 4, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
SPC Pierce During Mission Spider PFC A.Pierce was on the northern defensive positions with 4th squad they were out flanked from the south, facing enemy Special Forces in the north and now this new threat to the South, Action had to be taken. PVT A.Pierce was quick to use his military experience to relay an accurate 9 Line to SGT J.Starling who was over a mile away to call for danger close artillery, Twice. Both times these Fire Missions were extremely effective on destroying and repelling enemy offensives. Successfully knocking out a platoon size element with lethal 82mm fire. SPC A.Pierce was quick to relay his talents to his leadership before stepping onto 31 and with great tact and bearing relay the needed information for the mission. His quick and accurate call for fire saved 1st and 4th squad from a lethal enemy pincer attack. SPC Pierce's actual experience has made him critical to the success of 4th squad and 1st Platoon on many occasions. He continues to assist 4th squad missions as their acting MAAWs gunner. His actions lead to the elimination of the 44th Mechanized BN at the hands of Battle Boars, 3rd Infantry Division.
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| Dec 7, 2025 | Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB1) |
Award Document
Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB1) Specialist Alex Pierce 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 (CIB1). Awarded: Dec 7, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Combat Star |
Award Document
Combat Star Specialist Alex Pierce 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: Dec 7, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Air Assault Badge |
Award Document
Air Assault Badge Specialist Alex Pierce 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 Air Assault Badge. Awarded: Dec 7, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Basic Parachute Badge |
Award Document
Basic Parachute Badge Specialist Alex Pierce 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 Basic Parachute Badge. Awarded: Dec 7, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Army Service Ribbon (ASR) |
Award Document With Valor "V" Device
Army Service Ribbon (ASR) medal with Valor "V" Device. Specialist Alex Pierce 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: Nov 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
Graduated One Station Unit Training Class 25-43 with Honors
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| Nov 2, 2025 | National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) |
Award Document
National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) Specialist Alex Pierce 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 National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). Awarded: Nov 2, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Marksmanship Badge (Expert) |
Award Document
Marksmanship Badge (Expert) Specialist Alex Pierce 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: Oct 25, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
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| Dec 7, 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 Alex Pierce I do promote them to Specialist in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Dec 7, 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 |
| Oct 26, 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 Alex Pierce I do promote them to Private First Class in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Oct 26, 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 |
| Oct 18, 2025 |  |
Promotion |
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Qualification
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| Dec 22, 2025 | Ranger Qualified |
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| Nov 23, 2025 | Air Assault Qualified |
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| Nov 23, 2025 | Airborne Qualified |
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| Nov 8, 2025 | Land Navigation Qualified |
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| Oct 26, 2025 |  Qualified with Rifle (XM7): Expert |
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| Oct 26, 2025 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Expert |
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| Oct 26, 2025 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert |
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| Oct 26, 2025 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Expert |
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| Oct 26, 2025 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire |
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| Oct 26, 2025 | Qualified with GL (M320): Qualified |