Jake Erickson Active Duty
Specialist, Fireteam Leader
Time in service
1 year, 10 months, 22 days
Time in grade
11 months, 22 days
Specialty
11B
Position
Fireteam Leader
Unit
Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad
Status
Active Duty
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S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office
- 46Q - Journalist
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| Nov 10, 2024 | Graduated Driver and Operator Course (Class 24-02) | |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Public Affairs Office: Hired as Journalist (46Q) | |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Completed One Station Unit Training (Class 23-07) | |
| Feb 5, 2023 | Enlisted |
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Date
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Award
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| Dec 10, 2024 |  Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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 8:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 8, 2024 |  Purple Heart (PH) |
Record Document
Purple Heart (PH) Specialist Jake Erickson 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 Purple Heart (PH). Awarded: Sun, Dec 8, 2024 8:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During Mission, Silent Night: The SPC was in command of this team as per usual providing cover fire for bounding squads from a blocking position in front of him when three enemy fast movers flew overhead performing strafing runs on friendly forces. The SPC was able to identify the aircraft while the strafing runs were happening, notifying the squad leader that more runs were inbound. On the final strafing run, the gun run ended up eliminating everyone from the squad besides SPC Erickson and SPC Hunter who both took extensive wounds. While collecting casualties there was information that came from Platoon that 4th Squad had also sustained a Mas Cas. SPC Erickson did all he could to save his Squad Leader and team members while also moving to help 4th Squad's remaining soldiers helping with their injuries and downed soldiers. Without the Specialist's help it is more than likely that two whole squads would have been KIA'd. The SPC showed superior leadership ability in identifying friendly forces needed assistance despite his personal injuries.
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| Dec 8, 2024 |  Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Record Document
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) medal with Combat "C" Device. Specialist Jake Erickson 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, Dec 8, 2024 8:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During Mission Candyland, SPC Erickson was able to successfully conduct a bound back towards a new defensive position located inside the city. The SPC, who was alone at the time with his Squad Leader being located with the Platoon Staff, was able to lead the entire squad back to the main defense position within the city center after grabbing much needed supplies and repositioning them to a center hub from the LZ. Shortly after relocating the supplies for the platoon, 1st Squad, being the only squad to have moved back to the city to prepare for the Platoon to push towards the city, began getting engaged by approximately four squads worth of Paratroopers which were dropped all around the CCP which was established by his position. With quick thinking and his great leadership, the SPC was able to get the entire squad working with full efficiency in successfully fending off the incoming paratroopers from overrunning the fall back position, while coordinating with the rest of the platoon moving back to his position. During this time, he was spread extremely thin, being the only member of leadership within the squad having to make split second decisions that could affect the entire platoon’s pull back towards the city center. Thanks to the SPC’s leadership, and composure, he was able to successfully hold the position for the platoon to return to the city center.
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| Nov 3, 2024 |  Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Record Document
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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, Nov 3, 2024 8:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
SPC J.Erickson for the month of October SPC led the Alpha team with great efficiency. Always helping new people with whatever they needed. The SPC is very valuable to the team and the Squad.
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| Oct 7, 2024 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) |
Record Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) Specialist Jake Erickson 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: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 12:53 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Oct 6, 2024 |  Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Record Document
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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, Oct 6, 2024 5:26 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
46Q(Journalist) - I am recommending SPC Erickson for the JSCOM due to two factors. One is that his work in the DMOS is excellent and as his team leader I have never had complaints about it's quality. One can always know that his post are well written and formatted. Second is because of how consistent he is. He has taken up the role of posting our classes and never misses a single one. He will always communicate with his team and is what members of our DMOS should strive for.
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| Sep 9, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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, Sep 8, 2024 8:00 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Sep 8, 2024 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Record Document
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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: Sat, Sep 7, 2024 8:00 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 4, 2024 |  North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO) |
Record Text
Awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO)
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| Jul 7, 2024 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Overseas Service Bar |
Record Text
Awarded the Overseas Service Bar
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB2) |
Record Text
Awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB2)
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
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| May 6, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| May 6, 2024 | Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
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| May 5, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO)
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| Apr 7, 2024 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)
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| Apr 7, 2024 |  Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM)
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| Mar 3, 2024 |  Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)
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| Feb 5, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Dec 8, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Santa's Delivery | |
| 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 21, 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 | |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Castle Breach | |
| Jun 9, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission IPA | |
| Jun 2, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Dunkel | |
| May 21, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Pale Ale | |
| May 5, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Lager | |
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| Jan 7, 2024 | |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Specialist
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| Apr 2, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Private First Class
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| Feb 18, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Private Second Class
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Date
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Unit
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Position
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| Nov 1, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Aug 29, 2024 | S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office | 46Q - Journalist |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
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Date
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Qualification
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| Nov 10, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Driver/Equipment Operator Qualified | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire | |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Sharpshooter | |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Qualified | |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Expert | |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert | |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Qualified with GL (M203): Qualified |