Vinny Garcia Active Duty
First Sergeant, Company First Sergeant
Time in service
4 years, 4 months, 4 days
Time in grade
1 year, 1 month, 15 days
Specialty
11Z
Position
Company First Sergeant
Unit
Alpha Company Headquarters
Status
Active Duty
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S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group
- 11AH - Administrative Cadre
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S4 - Logistics - Base Maintenance Operations
- 42A2 - Senior Roster Maintenance Specialist
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Text
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| Jan 3, 2025 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Administrative Cadre (11AH) | |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Force Improvement Group: Relieved of duties as NCOIC (11X) | |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Intelligence: Relieved of duties as Intelligence Analyst (35F) | |
| Jul 14, 2024 | Intelligence: Hired as Intelligence Analyst (35F) | |
| Jul 14, 2024 | Intelligence: Relieved of duties as Intelligence Planner (35B) | |
| May 19, 2024 | Attended Airborne School as C-Staff (Class 24-02) | |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Attended Warrior Leaders Course as Co-Instructor (Class 24-01) | |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as NCOIC (11X) | |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Graduated First Sergeant School | |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Attended Airborne School as Safety Officer (Class 23-04) | |
| Oct 29, 2023 | Attended 68W Combat Medic School as Co-Instructor (Class 23-04) | |
| Oct 9, 2023 | Intelligence: Hired as Intelligence Planner (35B) | |
| Oct 7, 2023 | Graduated Pathfinder School (Class 23-02) | |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Graduated Advanced Radio Communications Course (Class 23-02) | |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Attended Airborne School as Safety Officer (Class 23-03) | |
| Aug 20, 2023 | Attended Air Assault School as Safety Officer (Class 23-02) | |
| Aug 13, 2023 | Graduated Jumpmaster School (Class 23-01) | |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Senior Drill Sergeant (11BX) | |
| Jul 1, 2023 | Base Maintenance Operations: Relieved of duties as NCOIC (42X) | |
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Date
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Award
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| Jan 5, 2025 |  Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) First Sergeant Vinny Garcia 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, Jan 5, 2025 12:35 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 |  Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Record Document
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) First Sergeant Vinny Garcia 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, Jan 5, 2025 8:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
For completing the second most BMO request in the year of 2024 with a total of 76.
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| Jan 5, 2025 |  European Campaign (ECM) |
Record Document
European Campaign (ECM) First Sergeant Vinny Garcia 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 |  Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) |
Record Document
Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) First Sergeant Vinny Garcia 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 |  Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Record Document
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) First Sergeant Vinny Garcia 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: Tue, Dec 10, 2024 7:57 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
$50 |
| Dec 10, 2024 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO) |
Record Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO) First Sergeant Vinny Garcia 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: Tue, Dec 10, 2024 7:55 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Nov 4, 2024 |  Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Record Document
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) First Sergeant Vinny Garcia 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: Mon, Nov 4, 2024 12:35 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) First Sergeant Vinny Garcia 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: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 12:42 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Record Document
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) First Sergeant Vinny Garcia 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: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 12:41 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
$50
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| Sep 9, 2024 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) |
Record Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) First Sergeant Vinny Garcia 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, Sep 8, 2024 8:00 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 4, 2024 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM)
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| Aug 4, 2024 |  North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO) |
Record Text
Awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO)
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| Aug 4, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Jul 8, 2024 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM)
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| Jun 3, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-BMO)
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| Jun 3, 2024 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-INTEL) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-INTEL)
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Overseas Service Bar |
Record Text
Awarded the Overseas Service Bar
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) |
Record Text
Awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR)
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB4) |
Record Text
Awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB4)
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| May 6, 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 (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 | |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Stoneless Kingdom | |
| 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 | |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Final Blow | |
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| Jan 7, 2024 | |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to First Sergeant
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| Nov 5, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Master Sergeant
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| Jul 2, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Sergeant First Class
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| Dec 4, 2022 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Staff Sergeant
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| Feb 7, 2022 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Sergeant
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| Jul 4, 2021 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Corporal
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| Dec 7, 2020 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Specialist
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| Nov 9, 2020 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Private First Class
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Date
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Unit
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Position
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| Jan 3, 2025 | S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group | 11AH - Administrative Cadre |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Alpha Company Headquarters | Company First Sergeant |
| Aug 29, 2024 | S4 - Logistics - Base Maintenance Operations | 42A2 - Senior Roster Maintenance Specialist |
| Nov 5, 2023 | Alpha Company Headquarters | Company First Sergeant |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Alpha Company Headquarters | Company Readiness NCO |
| Jun 19, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon | Platoon Medic |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Squad Medic |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Oct 19, 2020 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
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Date
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Qualification
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| Mar 22, 2024 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Jan 7, 2024 | Senior Parachutist Badge Qualified | |
| Oct 8, 2023 | Pathfinder Qualified | |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Advanced Radio Communication Qualified | |
| Aug 13, 2023 | Jumpmaster Qualified | |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Advanced Leadership Qualified | |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Jun 27, 2021 | Ranger Qualified | |
| Mar 27, 2021 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Warrior Leadership Qualified | |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Air Assault Qualified | |
| Dec 13, 2020 | 68W Combat Medic Qualified | |
| Dec 6, 2020 | Basic Parachutist Badge Qualified | |
| Nov 21, 2020 | Airborne Qualified | |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Combat Lifesaver Qualified | |
| Nov 6, 2020 | Land Navigation Qualified | |
| Oct 25, 2020 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Oct 25, 2020 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire | |
| Oct 25, 2020 | Qualified with GL (M320): Expert | |
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