John Purdy Active Duty
Specialist, Fireteam Member
Specialty
19D
Position
Fireteam Member
Unit
Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Second Squad
Status
Active Duty
Time in service
4 days
Time in grade
3 days
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S4 - Logistics - Corps of Engineers
- 12T - Technical Engineer
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| Dec 7, 2025 | Corps of Engineers: Hired as Technical Engineer (12T) | |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Re-enlisted 12/06/25 | |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Discharged: General Discharge | |
| Sep 25, 2020 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Aug 23, 2020 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 10/23/2020 | |
| Jul 19, 2020 | Graduated Air Assault School (Class 20-01) | |
| Jun 27, 2020 | Recruiting and Retention Office: Hired as Recruiter (79R) | |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Completed One Station Unit Training (Class 20 - 19) | |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Graduated Ranger School with 173rd Airborne (Class 20-01) | |
| Jun 3, 2020 | Enlisted | |
| Nov 4, 2017 | Re-assignment: Fireteam Member, Alpha Company, 2nd Platoon, 3rd Squad | |
| Sep 17, 2017 | Placed on Leave of Absence. Expected Return Date: October 31, 2017 | |
| Jun 18, 2017 | Placed on Leave of Absence. Expected Return Date: July 01, 2017 | |
| Apr 17, 2017 | Completed Advanced Individual Training (Class 17 - 25) |
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| Apr 3, 2017 | Completed Basic Combat Training (Class 17-23) |
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| Mar 4, 2017 | Assigned to Alpha Company, 2nd Platoon, 3rd Squad |
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Award
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| Oct 4, 2020 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Specialist John Purdy 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: Oct 4, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Oct 4, 2020 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) Specialist John Purdy 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 Achievement Medal (JSAM). Awarded: Oct 4, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Oct 4, 2020 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Award Document
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) Specialist John Purdy 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 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM). Awarded: Oct 4, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Sep 7, 2020 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Award Document
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) Specialist John Purdy 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 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM). Awarded: Sep 7, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 2, 2020 | Air Assault Badge |
Award Document
Air Assault Badge Specialist John Purdy 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: Aug 2, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 2, 2020 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) Specialist John Purdy 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 Achievement Medal (JSAM). Awarded: Aug 2, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 2, 2020 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Award Document
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) Specialist John Purdy 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 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM). Awarded: Aug 2, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jul 5, 2020 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Award Document
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) Specialist John Purdy 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 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM). Awarded: Jul 5, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jul 5, 2020 | Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB1) |
Award Document
Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB1) Specialist John Purdy 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: Jul 5, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jul 5, 2020 | U.S. Army Ranger Tab |
Award Document
U.S. Army Ranger Tab Specialist John Purdy 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 U.S. Army Ranger Tab. Awarded: Jul 5, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 14, 2020 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Award Document
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) Specialist John Purdy 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 14, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 7, 2020 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Award Document
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) Specialist John Purdy 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 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM). Awarded: Jun 7, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Army Service Ribbon (ASR) |
Award Document
Army Service Ribbon (ASR) Specialist John Purdy 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: Jun 6, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Marksmanship Badge (Expert) |
Award Document
Marksmanship Badge (Expert) Specialist John Purdy 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: Jun 6, 2020 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Sep 3, 2017 | Air Assault Badge |
Award Document
Air Assault Badge Specialist John Purdy 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: Sep 3, 2017 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 6, 2017 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Specialist John Purdy 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 6, 2017 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Apr 10, 2017 | Overseas Service Bar |
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| Apr 8, 2017 | Marksmanship Badge (Sharpshooter) |
Award Document
Marksmanship Badge (Sharpshooter) Specialist John Purdy 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 (Sharpshooter). Awarded: Apr 8, 2017 Signed: Major John LaFlash
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| Jul 26, 2020 | ![]() |
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 John Purdy I do promote them to Specialist in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Jul 26, 2020
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 |
| Jul 6, 2020 | ![]() |
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 John Purdy I do promote them to Private First Class in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Jul 6, 2020
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 6, 2020 | ![]() |
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 John Purdy I do promote them to Private Second Class in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Jun 6, 2020
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 |
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Qualification
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| Sep 11, 2017 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Sharpshooter |
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Re-Qualified
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| Apr 17, 2017 | Qualified with GL (M320): Qualified |
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| Apr 17, 2017 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire |
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| Apr 17, 2017 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Expert |
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| Apr 8, 2017 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Qualified |
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| Apr 8, 2017 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Qualified |
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| Apr 8, 2017 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Sharpshooter |
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Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Sharpshooter