Wolffe Fives Active Duty
Staff Sergeant, Squad Leader
Specialty
11B
Position
Squad Leader
Unit
Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad
Status
Active Duty
Time in service
4 years, 1 month, 11 days
Time in grade
25 days
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S1 - Recruiting and Retention
- 79R - Recruiter
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S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group
- 11BX - Drill Sergeant
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| May 18, 2025 | Recruiting and Retention Office: Hired as Recruiter (79R) | |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Graduated Alpha Company Annual Rifle Requalification's (ACARR) #25-01 | |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Attended Ranger School as a Student (Cass 24-02) | |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Attended Airborne School as Jump Master (Class 24-03b) | |
| Nov 24, 2024 | Attended Airborne School as Jump Master (Class 24-03) | |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Recruiting and Retention Office: Relieved of duties as Recruiter (79R) | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Drill Sergeant (11BX) | |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Attended Airborne School (Class 23-03) | |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Base Maintenance Operations: Relieved of duties as Roster Maintenance Specialist (42A) | |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 07/31/2023 | |
| Jul 2, 2022 | Attended Airborne School (Class 22-03) | |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Recruiting and Retention Office: Hired as Recruiter (79R) | |
| Jun 18, 2022 | Graduated Advanced Radio Communications Course (Class 22-02) | |
| May 20, 2022 | Graduated Land Navigation Course (Class 22-04) | |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Time in service: 1 year | |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Drill Instructor (11B2H) | |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
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Award
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| May 4, 2025 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Award Document
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) Staff Sergeant Wolffe Fives 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, May 4, 2025 2:54 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
SGT W.Fives during NTC 25-01 stepped down from his position as SL to not only assist Platoon Headquarters in assigning drivers but also to give his 2IC an ample chance to lead a squad, While being assigned drive for our 8 vehicle Convoy SGT Fives continued to relay imperative communication from the Platoon Headquarters to his 2IC turning a chaotic situation into a position of growth allowing for his TL to receive first hand experience as an SL. Also during this Operation SGT W.Fives using his own initiative was able to requisition 6 tires to repair disabled vehicles required to complete Widowmakers task.
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| May 4, 2025 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Staff Sergeant Wolffe Fives 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: Sun, May 4, 2025 9:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Apr 6, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Staff Sergeant Wolffe Fives 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, Apr 6, 2025 5:20 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Combat Star (3rd Award) |
Award Document
Combat Star (3rd Award) Staff Sergeant Wolffe Fives 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 (3rd Award). Awarded: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 5:11 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Staff Sergeant Wolffe Fives 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 | European Campaign (ECM) |
Award Document
European Campaign (ECM) Staff Sergeant Wolffe Fives 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) |
Award Document
Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) Staff Sergeant Wolffe Fives 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 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) Staff Sergeant Wolffe Fives 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: Tue, Dec 10, 2024 7:54 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) Staff Sergeant Wolffe Fives 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, Dec 8, 2024 8:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
11BX (Acting Senior Drill Sergeant) - SGT Fives has been performing his responsibilities as the Acting Senior Drill Sergeant with exceptional dedication and professionalism. He consistently supports FIG leadership in a variety of critical tasks, such as coordinating courses, sourcing replacements for Cadre, and even stepping in to attend courses when other cadres are unavailable, ensuring that no courses are canceled. His meticulous attention to attendance tracking and other administrative duties has been invaluable; without his contributions, FIG would not be in its current position of success. Furthermore, SGT Fives has exceeded the minimum attendance requirement by three, setting a standard for excellence and serving as a role model for all FIG personnel. His commitment and leadership truly exemplify what it means to be a dedicated member of the DMOS.
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| Oct 7, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Staff Sergeant Wolffe Fives 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 12:45 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 8, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Jul 7, 2024 | Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) |
Record Text
Awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR)
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| Jun 3, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG)
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| Jun 2, 2024 | Overseas Service Bar |
Record Text
Awarded the Overseas Service Bar
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| Jun 2, 2024 | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTE-M) |
Record Text
Awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTE-M)
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| May 5, 2024 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)
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| Apr 8, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Apr 7, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-RRO) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-RRO)
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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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| May 18, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Granite | |
| May 5, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Geode | |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Santa's Delivery (Airborne) | |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Silent Night | |
| 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 7, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Benelux | |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Frostbite | |
| 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 10, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Fall of the Soviet Bloc (Ranger) | |
| 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 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 | |
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| May 4, 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 Wolffe Fives I do promote them to Staff Sergeant in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Sun, May 4, 2025 11:00 AM
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 |
| Sep 3, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Sergeant
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| Aug 7, 2022 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Corporal
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| Aug 9, 2021 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Specialist
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| Aug 6, 2018 | |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Staff Sergeant
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| Mar 7, 2018 | |
Demotion |
Record Text
Demoted to Sergeant
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| Nov 5, 2017 | |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Staff Sergeant
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| Jul 9, 2017 | |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Sergeant
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| Jun 5, 2017 | |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Corporal
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| Dec 4, 2016 | |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Specialist
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| Nov 7, 2016 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Private First Class
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| Oct 1, 2016 |  |
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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| May 18, 2025 | S1 - Recruiting and Retention | 79R - Recruiter |
| Aug 29, 2024 | S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group | 11BX - Drill Sergeant |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Squad Leader |
| Jul 7, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Squad Leader |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Leader |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Feb 7, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Jan 22, 2022 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Member |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Member |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Jun 9, 2021 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Member |
| May 20, 2021 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Member |
| May 4, 2021 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Member |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Second Squad | Squad Leader |
| Mar 5, 2018 | Alpha Company, First Platoon Headquarters | Radio Telephone Operator |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Squad Leader |
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Qualification
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| Apr 5, 2025 | Qualified with Rifle (XM7): Expert | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Apr 29, 2023 | Advanced Leadership Qualified | |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Jun 18, 2022 | Advanced Radio Communication Qualified | |
| May 20, 2022 | Land Navigation Qualified | |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Combat Lifesaver Qualified | |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Expert | |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert | |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Feb 10, 2019 | Jumpmaster Qualified | |
| Aug 7, 2017 | Basic Parachutist Badge Qualified | |
| Jul 16, 2017 | Airborne Qualified | |
| Jun 11, 2017 | Ranger Qualified | |
| Jun 4, 2017 | Expert Infantryman Badge Qualified | |
| Nov 26, 2016 | Air Assault Qualified | |
| Nov 21, 2016 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Oct 3, 2016 | Qualified with GL (M320): Expert | |
| Sep 26, 2016 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire | |
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