Jake Starling Active Duty
Sergeant, Forward Observer
Specialty
13F
Position
Forward Observer
Unit
Alpha Company, First Platoon Headquarters
Status
Active Duty
Time in service
2 years, 6 months, 22 days
Time in grade
10 months, 16 days
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S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office
- 46N - Communications Specialist
- 46R - Broadcast Combat Journalist
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S4 - Logistics - Combat Imaging & Documentation
- 21Y - Uniform Updater
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S4 - Logistics - Corps of Engineers
- 94A - Land Combat Support System Specialist
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| Apr 12, 2025 | Graduated Alpha Company Annual Rifle Requalification's (ACARR) #25-02 | |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Public Affairs Office: Hired as Communications Specialist (46N) | |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Force Improvement Group: Relieved of duties as Drill Sergeant (11BX) | |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Combat Imaging and Documentation: Hired as Uniform Updater (21Y) | |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Attended Advanced Radio Communication Course as Instructor (Class 24-02) | |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Drill Sergeant (11BX) | |
| Jun 22, 2024 | Attended Airborne School as Chalk Commander (Class 24-02) | |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Attended Air Assault School as Instructor (Class 24-01) | |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Attended Advanced Radio Communications Course as Instructor (Class 24-01) | |
| Jan 28, 2024 | Attended 68W Combat Medic School as Co-Instructor (Class 24-01) | |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Time in service: 1 year | |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Attended Air Assault as Safety Officer (Class 23-03) | |
| Oct 15, 2023 | Attended Combat Life Saver Course as Co-Instructor (Class 23-05) | |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Attended Advanced Radio Communications Course as Co-Instructor (Class 23-02) | |
| Sep 9, 2023 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Drill Instructor (11B2H) | |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Corps of Engineers: Hired as Land Combat Support System Specialist (94A) | |
| Jul 16, 2023 | Graduated Ranger School with 173rd Airborne (Class 23-01) | |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Range Safety Officer (11B1H) | |
| May 20, 2023 | Graduated Pathfinder School (Class 23-01) | |
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| Jun 8, 2025 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Award Document With Valor "V" Device
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) medal with Valor "V" Device. Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Jun 8, 2025 3:12 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During Mission Geode, Sergeant Starling positively identified two Improvised Explosive Devices and their exact position by use of the AR-2 Darter Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. These IEDs were directly blocking the path the Widowmaker’s Convoy was taking, allowing the convoy ample time to adjust for a new course around the IEDs on either side of the road. Later on in the same mission, Sergeant Starling deployed his AR-2 Darter again to identify AAA, AT, and mounted MG positions, allowing for Widowmakers to have heightened situational awareness when assaulting Objective Ruby.
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| Jun 8, 2025 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Jun 8, 2025 1:24 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
Between the Months of April and May, SGT Starling and SPC Erickson have continued to communicate, refine, and develop how the 3rdID's Social Media pages continue to stay connected and relevant. By making weekly Operation posts, and showing the world that we are still here since 2003. SGT Starling and SPC Erickson's continued dedication are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Military, and reflect great credit upon themselves, the Office of Public Affairs, and the 3rd Infantry Division.
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| Jun 8, 2025 | 3rd Infantry Division Combat Unit Patch |
Award Document
3rd Infantry Division Combat Unit Patch Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Jun 8, 2025 1:07 PM 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) Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Jun 8, 2025 1:05 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Overseas Service Bar |
Award Document
Overseas Service Bar Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Jun 8, 2025 11:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Combat Action Badge (CAB3) |
Award Document
Combat Action Badge (CAB3) Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Jun 8, 2025 11:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Award Document With Valor "V" Device
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) medal with Valor "V" Device. Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Jun 8, 2025 11:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Jun 8, 2025 11:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Feb 2, 2025 8:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
For Starling’s work in COE. Starling is quick to jump on any work given to him and completes requests with ease.
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| Jan 5, 2025 | Combat Star |
Award Document
Combat Star Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 5:09 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) Sergeant Jake Starling 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-PAO). Awarded: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 12:34 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) Sergeant Jake Starling 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-FIG). Awarded: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 12:22 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | European Campaign (ECM) |
Award Document
European Campaign (ECM) Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 8:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 8:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
SGT Starling is Public Affairs Top Broadcast Combat Journalist of 2024.
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| Jan 5, 2025 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Award Document
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 8:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
SGT Starling’s dedication to perfecting his craft has enabled long term sustainment of First Platoon during the entirety of the Northern Lights Campaign. His actions are often not seen by many but often affect them. Promptly delivering supplies where they’re needed to prolong the fight. Communicating fire missions with higher headquarters to eliminate hard targets enabling the Platoon additional maneuverability. And surveying and communicating with 3CAB on exfil and infiltration sites allowing hasty deployment and exfiltration for the Platoon. These actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of the 3rd Infantry Division Realism Unit and the United States Army.
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| Jan 5, 2025 | Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) |
Award Document
Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 3:11 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Tue, Dec 10, 2024 7:59 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-COE) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-COE) Sergeant Jake Starling 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-COE). Awarded: Tue, Dec 10, 2024 7:56 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Tue, Dec 10, 2024 7:51 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Award Document
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) Sergeant Jake Starling 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: Sun, Oct 6, 2024 9:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
I recommend SGT Starling for an Army Achievement Award for his actions in Operation Stoneless Kingdom for his actions as the FO for Widowmakers Platoon. SGT Starling used multiple Artillery missions and 3CAB assets to eliminate enemy armor and IDF assets prior to Widomakers arrival to OBJ Tokyo. His actions led to the destruction of a Mortar Platoon, two enemy T-90 A's, and at least two BRM-1K Reconnaissance BMP’s. 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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| Jun 15, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Bloodstone | |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Geode | |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sandstone | |
| May 18, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Granite | |
| 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 | |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Snowstorm | |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Frostbite | |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Stoneless Kingdom | |
| Sep 15, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Benelux | |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Kalmar Union | |
| Aug 25, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Roman Empire | |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Aztec | |
| Aug 4, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Summer Siege | |
| Jul 14, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission DrawBridge | |
| Jul 7, 2024 | Operation Unified Dawn - Altis: (Joint Operation) | |
| Jun 30, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Tower Heist | |
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| Aug 4, 2024 |  |
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Promoted to Sergeant
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| Dec 3, 2023 |  |
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Promoted to Corporal
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| Oct 3, 2023 |  |
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Demoted to Specialist
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| Aug 6, 2023 |  |
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Promoted to Warrant Officer 1
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| Jun 5, 2023 |  |
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Promoted to Warrant Officer Candidate
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| Feb 5, 2023 | |
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Promoted to Specialist
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| Dec 3, 2022 |  |
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Promoted to Private First Class
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| Feb 3, 2025 | S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office | 46N - Communications Specialist |
| Jan 22, 2025 | S4 - Logistics - Combat Imaging & Documentation | 21Y - Uniform Updater |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon Headquarters | Forward Observer |
| Aug 29, 2024 | S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office | 46R - Broadcast Combat Journalist |
| Aug 29, 2024 | S4 - Logistics - Corps of Engineers | 94A - Land Combat Support System Specialist |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon Headquarters | Forward Observer |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Squad Medic |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 3rd Combat Aviation Detachment Headquarters | Army Aviator |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 3rd Combat Aviation Detachment Headquarters | Aviator Trainee |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Member |
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| Apr 12, 2025 | Qualified with Rifle (XM7): Expert | |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Jul 16, 2023 | Ranger Qualified | |
| May 20, 2023 | Pathfinder Qualified | |
| May 15, 2023 | Advanced Radio Communication Qualified | |
| Apr 23, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Driver/Equipment Operator Qualified | |
| Apr 9, 2023 | 68W Combat Medic Qualified | |
| Mar 25, 2023 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Mar 18, 2023 | Airborne Qualified | |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Expert Infantryman Badge Qualified | |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Combat Lifesaver Qualified | |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Air Assault Qualified | |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Land Navigation Qualified | |
| Dec 3, 2022 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire | |
| Dec 3, 2022 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert | |
| Dec 3, 2022 | Qualified with GL (M320): Expert | |
| Dec 3, 2022 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Expert | |
| Dec 3, 2022 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Expert | |
| Dec 3, 2022 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |