For outstanding leadership, service, and dedication to 3CAB and 3rd ID Milsim for the past six weeks. During the past six weeks, CW2 Lotus has stepped up at every opportunity to lead the entire element in the absence of leadership during unit held events. Over this period, CW2 Lotus served as the 3CAB element leader for a total of four missions, four flight drills, and a Ceremony all while conducting a dual leadership role of 3-17 Cav and maintaining a 100% attendance over this period. While serving as the acting leader of 3CAB over this period, CW2 Lotus has conducted coordination and communication between 3CAB, Company, Griffins, and Widowmakers at a higher than expected level, planned and managed an entire element, and acted as the representative for 3CAB through all of these events without issue or complaint. CW2 Lotus has shown to all leadership in 3rd ID that he was more than ready to face the challenge and that he earned the recognition of this medal. His achievements while serving in this position is a true example to all members in the unit of what an outstanding leader looks like. CW2 Lotus's knowledge, expertise, and dedication to success are in keeping with the highest military traditions and reflect great credit upon himself, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, and the 3rd Infantry Division (Realism unit).

Chief Lotus and Warrant Officer White demonstrated great performance in FIG operations recently. By helping FIG run OSUTs and also for being pilots in FIG courses, they are always available to help. For the month of August the two Warrant Officers also attended 4 times above the minimum attendance requirements. Their exemplary performance reflects great credit upon themselves, Force Improvement Group and the 3rd Infantry Division Realism Unit.

Awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO)

Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG)

Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)

Awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)

Awarded the Overseas Service Bar

Awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB2)

Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)

Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)

Awarded the U.S. Army Aviator Wings

Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)

Awarded the Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign (IRCM)

Awarded the Valorous Unit Award (VUA)

Awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)

Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)

Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)

Awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB1)

Awarded the Army Service Ribbon (ASR)

Awarded the Marksmanship Badge (Expert)

Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2

Promoted to Warrant Officer 1

Promoted to Warrant Officer Candidate

Promoted to Private First Class