Jay Reser Active Duty
Corporal, Squad Leader
Specialty
19D
Unit
Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Second Squad
(2/2/A-Co, 1-2 IN)
Position
Squad Leader
Time in service
1 year, 5 months, 8 days
Time in grade
1 day
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S4 - Logistics - Combat Imaging & Documentation
- 25M - Multimedia Illustrator
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| Apr 29, 2026 | Graduated Alpha Company Annual Rifle Requalification's (ACARR) #26-04 | |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Graduated Reforger Medical Qualification Course #26-01 | |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Combat Imaging and Documentation: Hired as Multimedia Illustrator (25M) | |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Graduated SDM Course #25-03 | |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Graduated Warrior Leadership Course 25-03 | |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Graduated 68W Combat Medic School 25-04 | |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Graduated Combat Life Savers Course - Class 25-05 | |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Graduated (ARCC) Advanced Radio Communications Course - Class 25-02 | |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Graduated Ranger School #25-01 | |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Graduated Airborne School 25-02 | |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Graduated Land Navigation Course 25-05 | |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Graduated OSUT CLASS #25-25 (ARMA) | |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Enlisted |
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Award
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| Nov 8, 2026 |  Army Achievement Medal (AAM): V Device |
Award Document
: V Device
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) Corporal Jay Reser 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: Nov 8, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
: V Device
Distinguished himself through exceptional leadership and dedication, playing an instrumental role in retaining team cohesion, morale, and commitment to the mission. His exceptional knowledge, tactical proficiency, and sound judgement consistently enhanced squad effectiveness and served as an invaluable resource to fellow Scouts. SPC Reser exemplified the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and commitment, establishing himself as a model for all Scouts to emulate. Despite only recently assuming the role of Assistant, he consistently exceeded expectations by stepping forward to lead a squad, demonstrating initiative, maturity, and unwavering dedication to mission accomplishment. He rapidly mastered the demands of his new role and became a steadfast source of stability, confidence, and leadership when his team needed him most, reflecting great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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| Sep 6, 2026 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-CID) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-CID) Corporal Jay Reser 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-CID). Awarded: Sep 6, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 2, 2026 |  Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Corporal Jay Reser 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: Aug 2, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jul 5, 2026 |  Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Corporal Jay Reser 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: Jul 5, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 7, 2026 |  Overseas Service Bar |
Award Document
Overseas Service Bar Corporal Jay Reser 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 7, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 7, 2026 |  Combat Action Badge (CAB): CAB1 |
Award Document
: CAB1
Combat Action Badge (CAB) Corporal Jay Reser 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 (CAB). Awarded: Jun 7, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Corporal Jay Reser 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: Feb 8, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 4, 2026 |  Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Award Document
Army Achievement Medal (AAM) Corporal Jay Reser 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: Jan 4, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
Since joining Wizards, SPC Reser has consistently demonstrated a strong desire to become a true jack-of-all-trades within the squad. Throughout the year, SPC Reser pursued and obtained every certification available to him in order to broaden his skill set and help distribute the workload more evenly across the team, directly reducing stress on squad leadership. During this period, he proved himself to be a reliable and capable CLS, AT, SDM, Ranger, and Scout. His versatility, initiative, and commitment to the success of the squad have made him an invaluable asset and reflect great credit upon himself and the unit.
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| Jan 4, 2026 |  Valorous Unit Award (VUA) |
Award Document
Valorous Unit Award (VUA) Corporal Jay Reser 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: Jan 4, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 4, 2026 |  African Campaign (ACM) |
Award Document
African Campaign (ACM) Corporal Jay Reser 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 African Campaign (ACM). Awarded: Jan 4, 2026 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Nov 2, 2025 |  NCO Professional Development Ribbon (NCODEV) |
Award Document
NCO Professional Development Ribbon (NCODEV) Corporal Jay Reser 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 NCO Professional Development Ribbon (NCODEV). Awarded: Nov 2, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Corporal Jay Reser 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: Sep 7, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Sep 7, 2025 |  Combat Star: 1st Award |
Award Document
: 1st Award
Combat Star Corporal Jay Reser 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: Sep 7, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 3, 2025 |  Parachute Badge: Basic Parachute Badge |
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| Aug 3, 2025 |  U.S. Army Ranger Tab |
Award Document
U.S. Army Ranger Tab Corporal Jay Reser 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: Aug 3, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Record Text
During Mission Sparta, Reser’s squad came under heavy contact leaving several soldiers mortally wounded. PFC Reser maintained a cool head, and stepped up to the task at hand, expertly swapping dynamically between maintaining security, performing triage, and maintaining organisation of his team while his leadership were wounded. For his actions, quick thinking and technical prowess, his team had much lower losses than would have certainly occurred without his expert intervention, and for this he should be recognised with this AAM.
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| Jul 6, 2025 |  Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Record Text
With mission Bloodstone being his first combat mission in the unit showed professionalism, determination, and bravery. When his squad was conducting a raid, a BRDM with an HMG pinned down the squad's assault. Reser used his MAAWS to effectively kill the BRDM, then suppressing riflemen that were surrounding the vehicle. This ultimately allowed his squad to pick up a higher tempo to breach the compound. Once Reser and another squad member pushed into the compound, they were cut down by enemy static MG’s causing a medical emergency. Reser coordinated fireteam members to effectively kill the enemies and rescue his squad mate. Reser’s actions during this mission went above and beyond his duty as a scout, and set an expectation for all new scouts to join his squad in the future. For these actions Reser will be awarded the ARCOM V device.
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| Jul 6, 2025 | Overseas Service Bar |
Award Document
Overseas Service Bar Corporal Jay Reser 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: Jul 6, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jul 6, 2025 |  Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB): CIB1 |
Award Document
: CIB1
Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) Corporal Jay Reser 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 (CIB). Awarded: Jul 6, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 21, 2025 |  Marksmanship Badge: Expert |
Award Document
: Expert
Marksmanship Badge Corporal Jay Reser 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 Marksmanship Badge. Awarded: Jun 21, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
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| Nov 1, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Final Stand | |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Shield | |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Dagger | |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Spear | |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Storm Surge | |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Riptide | |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Blue Dagger (Ranger) | |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Ao Shun | |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Ao Run | |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Spearhead | |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Ao Qin | |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Mazu | |
| Jul 5, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Low Tide | |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Hurricane | |
| May 3, 2026 | Operation Wet Feet - Georgia: Mission Flying Fish | |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Final Push | |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission High Winds | |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Spider | |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Turban | |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Savanna | |
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| Nov 8, 2026 |  |
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 Jay Reser I do promote them to Corporal in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Nov 8, 2026
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 5, 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 Jay Reser I do promote them to Specialist in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Oct 5, 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 |
| Jul 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 Jay Reser I do promote them to Private First Class in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Jul 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 |
| Jun 21, 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 Jay Reser I do promote them to Private Second Class in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Jun 21, 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 |
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Unit
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| Nov 9, 2026 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Second Squad | Squad Leader | |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Second Squad | Assistant Squad Leader | |
| Jan 20, 2026 | S4 - Logistics - Combat Imaging & Documentation | 25M - Multimedia Illustrator | |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Second Squad | Fireteam Member |
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Qualification
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| Apr 29, 2026 |  Qualified with Rifle (M16): Expert |
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| Jan 25, 2026 |  Medical Qualified |
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| Oct 19, 2025 | Squad Designated Marksman Qualified |
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| Oct 18, 2025 | Warrior Leadership Qualified |
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| Sep 13, 2025 | 68W Combat Medic Qualified |
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| Aug 30, 2025 | Combat Lifesaver Qualified |
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| Aug 18, 2025 | Advanced Radio Communication Qualified |
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| Aug 2, 2025 | Ranger Qualified |
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| Jul 12, 2025 | Airborne Qualified |
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| Jul 9, 2025 | Land Navigation Qualified |
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| Jun 21, 2025 |  Qualified with Rifle (XM7): Expert: Qualified |
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| Jun 21, 2025 | Qualified with GL (M320): Qualified |
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| Jun 21, 2025 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire |
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| Jun 21, 2025 | Qualified with AT4 (M136) |
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| Jun 21, 2025 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert |
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| Jun 21, 2025 | Qualified with Rifle (XM7): Expert: Qualified with Rifle (XM7): Expert |