Michael Donnelly Active Duty
Sergeant, Company Clerk - Intelligence Analyst
Specialty
35F
Position
Company Clerk - Intelligence Analyst
Unit
Alpha Company Headquarters
Status
Active Duty
Time in service
3 years, 10 months
Time in grade
9 days
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S2 - Intelligence
- 35F - Intelligence Analyst
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S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office
- 46R - Broadcast Combat Journalist
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| Jun 29, 2025 | Intelligence: Hired as Intelligence Analyst (35F) | |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Graduated Alpha Company Annual Rifle Requalification's (ACARR) #25-02 | |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Graduated Pathfinder School (Class 24-01) | |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Graduated Advanced Radio Communication Course (Class 24-02) | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Graduated Airborne School (Class 23-04) | |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Graduate Airborne School (Class 23-04) | |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Attended Airborne School (Class 23-03) | |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Public Affairs Office: Hired as Broadcast Combat Journalist (46R) | |
| May 14, 2023 | Force Improvement Group: Relieved of duties as Range Safety Officer (11B1H) | |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Graduated Air Assault School (Class 23-01) | |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Range Safety Officer (11B1H) | |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Combat Imaging and Documentation: Relieved of duties as Uniform Updater (21Y) | |
| Jul 17, 2022 | Graduated Ranger School with 173rd Airborne (Class 22-01) | |
| Jul 2, 2022 | Graduated Airborne School (Class 22-03) | |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Combat Imaging and Documentation: Hired as Uniform Updater (21Y) | |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Graduated Land Navigation Course (Class 22-03) | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Completed One Station Unit Training (Class 22-02) | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Promoted to Private Second Class | |
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Award
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| Oct 5, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Oct 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Oct 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
SSG Donnelly’s move into the Intel Analyst billet within Company was not an easy choice. The SSG has been a Squad Leader prior to his move, and achieving such a position is no easy task. However upon learning that S2 needs Soldiers to take up the task of Zeusing, mission building, campaign planning etc. SSG Donnelly felt like he had to make the move. Since the SSG moved into S2 he’s been at the forefront of mission building and campaign planning. Despite a tight IRL schedule the SSG makes sure that every task he’s assigned to is fulfilled to the best of his abilities. SSG Donnelly is one of the few people within the unit that actually keeps the unit running smoothly. Not by helping with the server, website or recruiting, no, but by simply making sure that this unit has something to do during Sundays. The SSGs missions might be the best we’ve had in a long time, not taking away the efforts of past and other current Zeus’s. However Donnellys missions have a specific style that is hard to mimic. The amount of effort the SSG puts into this missions and planning is right on the edge of going even further beyond then what he originally signed up to do. This is why SSG Donnelly is more then deserving of the JSCOM.
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| Jul 6, 2025 | Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) |
Award Document
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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 Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). Awarded: Jul 6, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
SSG M.Donnelly has spent the last 8 months as Squad Leader of 1st Platoon, 3rd Squad. When he received this squad back in November our Weapons Squad was in poor condition, unable to muster enough personnel to man their 81mm mortars, or any of their crew served weapon systems, there was legitimate talks about possibly closing the element. This did not deter the SSG from trying his best to rebuild the element he had grown to love. Leaping into action SSG M.Donnelly began efforts to rebuild 3rd Squad, hosting small squad size fun ops to get his guys interest and morale up. Within a few short months the squad’s Attendance and accountability shot up as well as the size of these fun ops increased as more individuals became interested, hosting one biweekly for the Battalion. Now with an active element SSG Donnelly jumped headfirst into FTX. Making sure that all the members of his element were trained on the Mk19, M2 .50 Cal and the TOW 2. All while being the main driving effort behind bringing the Stryker Mobile Gun System to 1st Platoon’s arsenal, doing all the required research and testing on the mod required by CStaff for approval. During FTX due to unforeseeable server issues on two occasions Company FTX Mission was unusable, SSG M.Donnelly never willing to give up hosted Company wide Ops building them from scratch just an hour before start to insure all members of 1st and 2nd Platoon as well as 3CAB would be able to hone their skills during this important time of our yearly schedule. This is also where others begin to notice his skills as a competent Zeus. 1LT A.Vandle shortly afterwards invited SSG Donnelly to S2 in a non permanent seat. SSG Donnelly spent the next two months training his Squad on Saturday and Zeusing for the Company on Sunday. His excellence in the position has recently led to his permanent position as NCOIC of S2. As always doing his best to improve not only himself but the team as a whole assisting wherever his skills were needed. His ambition, drive and perseverance is held in high regard by 1st Platoon, The 3rd Infantry Division and the United States Army. It is with great pride that I bestow the Meritorious Service Medal to SSG M.Donnelly.
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| Jul 6, 2025 | Soldier's Medal (SM) |
Award Document
Soldier's Medal (SM) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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 Soldier's Medal (SM). Awarded: Jul 6, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jul 6, 2025 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Jul 6, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
SSG Donnelly in the month of May exceeded the expectations set forth by the Public Affairs Office, offering to stand in for lack of coverage due to other members IRL responsibilities. SSG Donnelly successfully completed 3 Streams to the Third Infantry Division Realism Gaming Unit.
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| Jun 8, 2025 | Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB4) |
Award Document
Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB4) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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 Infantryman Badge (CIB4). Awarded: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Overseas Service Bar |
Award Document
Overseas Service Bar Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| May 4, 2025 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Award Document
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: May 4, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
Due to complications in S2 FTX was delayed 1 week giving an open schedule within 1st Platoon, SSG M.Donnelly during this time with permission of his Platoon Leadership planned and orchestrated a Fun Operation, Initially for only 1st platoon this quickly expanded into a Unit wide Fun Operation. SSG M.Donnelly took time out of his week to build the scenario and host it including a variety of different challenges allowing this Fun Operation to still be a chance at training for all elements involved. He coordinated with 1st, 2nd platoon and 3CAB in ensuring that all elements were still able to function as normal during this operation. His dedication to this Unit and this effort is unmatched.
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| May 4, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: May 4, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Apr 6, 2025 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Apr 6, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
For stepping up as acting Team Leader for the Broadcast team.
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| Jan 5, 2025 | Combat Star (4th Award) |
Award Document
Combat Star (4th Award) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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 (4th Award). Awarded: Jan 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Jan 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | European Campaign (ECM) |
Award Document
European Campaign (ECM) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Jan 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) |
Award Document
Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Jan 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Dec 10, 2024 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Dec 8, 2024 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
(46R) Broadcast Combat Journalist - For his continuous and unwavering dedication to the Broadcast Combat Journalist Team over the past 12 months. SGT Donnelly has proven himself an invaluable member of the team and is already ready to step up to the plate to assist the team.
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| Oct 7, 2024 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Oct 7, 2024 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) Sergeant Michael Donnelly 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: Oct 6, 2024 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
46R(Broadcast Combat Journalist)
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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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| Oct 27, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Spider | |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Turban | |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Scorpion | |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Tumbleweed | |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sahara (Airborne) | |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Thebes | |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse: Ranger Mission Cleopatra | |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Athens | |
| Jul 13, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sparta (Airborne) | |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Troy | |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Bloodstone | |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sandstone | |
| May 31, 2025 | Combat record: Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Hijab Strike (Ranger) | |
| May 9, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Geode | |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Santa's Delivery (Airborne) | |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Mission: Operation Snow Strip (Pathfinder) | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Cookie Fortress | |
| 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 | |
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Rank
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| Oct 19, 2025 |  |
Demotion |
Demotion Document (Non-Punitive)
Certificate of Demotion (Non-Punitive) Michael Donnelly To support and fill the needs of the unit, you are hereby issued a non-punitive demotion to the rank of Sergeant. Signed: Major John LaFlash Oct 19, 2025 |
| Apr 6, 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 Michael Donnelly I do promote them to Staff Sergeant in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Apr 6, 2025
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 |
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Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Sergeant
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| Feb 5, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Corporal
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| May 8, 2022 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Specialist
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| Feb 7, 2022 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Private First Class
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Unit
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Position
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| Jun 29, 2025 | S2 - Intelligence | 35F - Intelligence Analyst |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Alpha Company Headquarters | Company Clerk - Intelligence Analyst |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Squad Leader |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Aug 29, 2024 | S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office | 46R - Broadcast Combat Journalist |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
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Qualification
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| Apr 12, 2025 |  Qualified with Rifle (XM7): Expert |
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| Sep 21, 2024 | Pathfinder Qualified |
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| Aug 19, 2024 | Advanced Radio Communication Qualified |
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| Apr 14, 2024 |  Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |
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| Feb 23, 2024 | Airborne Qualified |
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| Dec 12, 2023 | Airborne Qualified |
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| Apr 15, 2023 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |
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| Jan 29, 2023 | Air Assault Qualified |
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| Jul 17, 2022 | Ranger Qualified |
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| Jul 2, 2022 | Airborne Qualified |
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| Apr 13, 2022 | Land Navigation Qualified |
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| Jan 11, 2022 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire |
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| Jan 11, 2022 | Qualified with GL (M320): Qualified |
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| Jan 11, 2022 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Expert |
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| Jan 11, 2022 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert |
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| Jan 11, 2022 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Expert |
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| Jan 11, 2022 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |