Richard Rau Active Duty
Specialist, Fireteam Member
Time in service
4 months, 18 days
Time in grade
2 months, 18 days
Specialty
19D
Position
Fireteam Member
Unit
Alpha Company, Second Platoon, First Squad
Status
Active Duty
- User does not have any secondary positions.
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Date
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| Dec 22, 2024 | Graduated Ranger School (Class 24-02) | |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Re-enlisted as PV2 09/04/24 |
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Date
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Award
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| Jan 5, 2025 |  U.S. Army Ranger Tab |
Record Document
U.S. Army Ranger Tab Specialist Richard Rau 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 U.S. Army Ranger Tab. Awarded: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 5:13 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 |  Combat Star |
Record Document
Combat Star Specialist Richard Rau 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 |  Combat Action Badge (CAB1) |
Record Document
Combat Action Badge (CAB1) Specialist Richard Rau 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 (CAB1). Awarded: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 5:07 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 |  Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Specialist Richard Rau 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 |  Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Record Document
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) medal with Valor "V" Device. Specialist Richard Rau 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
During Mission Santa’s Delivery, SPC R.Rau engaged a series of ZSUs pinning down 3rd & 4th squad. After this his expertise on the MAAWS was tested as the platoon moved East to secure OBJ North Pole Rau was able to quickly acquist a hostile IFV and destroy it before it could rotate its turret to engage the platoon element.
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| Jan 5, 2025 |  European Campaign (ECM) |
Record Document
European Campaign (ECM) Specialist Richard Rau 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 |  Valorous Unit Award (VUA) |
Record Document
Valorous Unit Award (VUA) Specialist Richard Rau 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 Valorous Unit Award (VUA). Awarded: Sun, Jan 5, 2025 3:21 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
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Date
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Text
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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 | |
| 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 22, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Stoneless Kingdom |
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Rank
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| Nov 4, 2024 | |
Promotion |
Record 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 Richard Rau I do promote him to Specialist in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Sun, Nov 3, 2024 8:00 PM
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 |
| Oct 6, 2024 |  |
Promotion |
Record 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 Richard Rau I do promote him to Private First Class in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Sun, Oct 6, 2024 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 4, 2024 |  |
Promotion |
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Date
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Unit
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Position
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| Jan 7, 2025 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Second Squad | Fireteam Member |
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Date
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Qualification
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| Dec 22, 2024 | Ranger Qualified |