Jonathon Koe Active Duty
Corporal, Forward Observer
Specialty
13F
Position
Forward Observer
Unit
Alpha Company, Second Platoon Headquarters
Status
Active Duty
Time in service
2 years, 10 months, 14 days
Time in grade
3 days
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S4 - Logistics - Base Maintenance Operations
- 42A - Roster Maintenance Specialist
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| Nov 23, 2025 | Graduated AIR ASSAULT SCHOOL 25-06 | |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Graduated Airborne School 25-05 | |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Graduated (ARCC) Advanced Radio Communications Course - Class 25-02 | |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Graduated SDM Course #25-02 | |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Graduated Land Navigation Course (Class 25-04) | |
| May 31, 2025 | Base Maintenance Operations: Hired as Roster Maintenance Specialist (42A) | |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Graduated Alpha Company Annual Rifle Requalification's (ACARR) #25-03 | |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Sep 3, 2023 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 09/04/2023 | |
| Jan 28, 2023 | Completed One Station Unit Training (Class 23-04) | |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Enlisted |
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| Dec 7, 2025 | Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) |
Award Document
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) Corporal Jonathon Koe 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: Dec 7, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During Combat Mission Spider, 1st and 2nd Platoon were under heavy Artillery fire resulting in a Company wide mass casualty event where roughly 30-40% of the Company was effectively combat ineffective. During this time, 2LT Duck and "Soldiers name" were cut off from the rest of their Platoon due to the Artillery barrage. Despite this 2LT Duck decided to take SPC Koe and hunt down the artillery that is rendering the Company ineffective. During their hero like suicide mission, the 2LT and SPC used their extensive training as Recon to find a safe passage to the marked artillery position, move behind enemy lines, always being passed by enemy vehicles and foot soldiers. After a roughly 2-3km long run, they finally arrived at the marked artillery. The 2LT and SPC slowly moved up towards the artillery piece, passing hostile foot patrols around the artillery. After getting close enough to use AT4s both Soldiers started firing at 2 of the 3 Artillery guns, destroying them. Despite killing 2 out of 3 Artillery guns, both soldiers' vendetta didn't end. They made sure to neutralize every hostile enemy, including the foot patrols, to then place demo charges onto the last standing artillery piece. With both Soldiers actions, the Company was able to pull themselves back together and continue the fight, pushing back the enemy and resulting in the win of the battle. Without 2LT Duck and SPC Koe's courage the Company would have lost this battle and would have been forced to retreat.
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| Dec 7, 2025 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO) Corporal Jonathon Koe 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-BMO). Awarded: Dec 7, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Combat Star |
Award Document
Combat Star Corporal Jonathon Koe 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 Corporal Jonathon Koe 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 Corporal Jonathon Koe 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 |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Corporal Jonathon Koe 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: Sep 7, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) Corporal Jonathon Koe 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 3, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
Since joining BMO just two months ago, SGT Poynor and SPC Koe have truly impressed leadership with their dedication. Their consistent efforts in completing multiple BMO requests each week have made a positive impact in the DMOS' efficiency. These Soldiers have shown incredible initiative, quickly adapting to their roles and going the extra mile to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time. Their proactive attitude and commitment to excellence exemplify the highest standards required of a Roster Maintenance Specialist.
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| Jun 8, 2025 | 3rd Infantry Division Combat Unit Patch |
Award Document
3rd Infantry Division Combat Unit Patch Corporal Jonathon Koe 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) Corporal Jonathon Koe 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 | Combat Action Badge (CAB3) |
Award Document
Combat Action Badge (CAB3) Corporal Jonathon Koe 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 Action Badge (CAB3). Awarded: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Overseas Service Bar |
Award Document
Overseas Service Bar Corporal Jonathon Koe 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 |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Corporal Jonathon Koe 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: Feb 2, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Corporal Jonathon Koe 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: Feb 2, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | European Campaign (ECM) |
Award Document
European Campaign (ECM) Corporal Jonathon Koe 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 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Award Document With Valor "V" Device
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) medal with Valor "V" Device. Corporal Jonathon Koe 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 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
Koe has excelled this operation in his role of Anti-Tank, and has embodied the ethos of striving for perfection that all in the second platoon should aim for. His continued self-reflection and improvement as an AT gunner is outstanding and his ability to proactively anticipate orders without stepping over the line of wandering off unaccounted for truly makes him stand out as a specialist in his role. Koe’s excellence has on several occasions wiped out entire armored columns, with a record of 12 kills in 14 rockets in a single operation, with many targets being at over a kilometer, and moving. For setting the example that all in the second platoon should strive for, he is being awarded this Arcom with V device.
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| Jan 5, 2025 | Valorous Unit Award (VUA) |
Award Document
Valorous Unit Award (VUA) Corporal Jonathon Koe 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 Valorous Unit Award (VUA). Awarded: Jan 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Corporal Jonathon Koe 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: Nov 4, 2024 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Award Document With Valor "V" Device
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) medal with Valor "V" Device. Corporal Jonathon Koe 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: Nov 3, 2024 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
SPC Koe during this month has shown what it means to be an amazing member to his squad, platoon, and entire unit. Every week he shows up ready to work, constantly striving for improvements and armor kills. He never misses his shots with the MAAWS; in Shaping effort 9, he fired 12 shots (the full squad’s supply) and killed 12 targets in ranges of 400 to 1200m, many of which were moving. Whenever he alerts his team with his inhuman ability to detect an enemy vehicle, leadership never has to tell him where to be or when to engage the enemy. In addition to his exceptional in-game performance, he is always saying hello to members in the squad and he brings his faults that he wants to improve to his leadership. All of 2nd Platoon is very lucky to have him.
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| Aug 4, 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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| Nov 30, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Final Push | |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Last Stand (Airborne) | |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission High Winds | |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Spider | |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Turban | |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Scorpion | |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Savanna | |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Tumbleweed | |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sahara | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| May 4, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Geode | |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Santa's Delivery | |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Silent Night | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Cookie Fortress | |
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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 Jonathon Koe I do promote them to Corporal 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 |
| Mar 3, 2024 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Specialist
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| May 7, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Private First Class
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| Jan 28, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Private Second Class
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| May 31, 2025 | S4 - Logistics - Base Maintenance Operations | 42A - Roster Maintenance Specialist |
| May 26, 2025 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon Headquarters | Forward Observer |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Second Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Second Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Member |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Second Squad | Fireteam Member |
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Qualification
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| Nov 23, 2025 | Air Assault Qualified |
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| Nov 23, 2025 | Airborne Qualified |
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| Aug 18, 2025 | Advanced Radio Communication Qualified |
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| Jul 1, 2025 | Squad Designated Marksman Qualified |
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| Jun 8, 2025 | Land Navigation Qualified |
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| Apr 19, 2025 |  Qualified with Rifle (XM7): Expert |
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| Apr 21, 2024 |  Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |
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| Jan 28, 2023 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire |
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| Jan 28, 2023 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |
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| Jan 28, 2023 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Expert |
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| Jan 28, 2023 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert |
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| Jan 28, 2023 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Qualified |
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| Jan 28, 2023 | Qualified with GL (M320): Expert |