Jake Erickson Active Duty
Specialist, Fireteam Member
Specialty
11B
Position
Fireteam Member
Unit
Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad
Status
Active Duty
Time in service
2 years, 8 months, 20 days
Time in grade
1 year, 9 months, 20 days
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S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office
- 46Q - Journalist
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| Apr 12, 2025 | Graduated Alpha Company Annual Rifle Requalification's (ACARR) #25-02 | |
| Feb 23, 2025 | Returned from Leave of Absence | |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Leave of Absence extension approved, expected return date: 02/23/25 | |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Leave of Absence approved, expected return date: 02/16/25 | |
| Nov 10, 2024 | Graduated Driver and Operator Course (Class 24-02) | |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Public Affairs Office: Hired as Journalist (46Q) | |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Completed One Station Unit Training (Class 23-07) | |
| Feb 5, 2023 | Enlisted |
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Award
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| Oct 5, 2025 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Award Document
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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: Oct 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During Shaping Operation 9, SPC Erickson was moving with first squad through an open search area when the squad was ambushed on all 4 sides. While sustaining heavy injuries, and most of the squad being incapacitated SPC Erickson remained calm and took swift action. While the squad attempted to retreat to a small housing complex, SPC Erickson woke up from his incapacitation and began immediately returning suppressive fire allowing the squad to move all casualties to the complex. Once inside, without direction the specialist went to the roof top of the house and began fighting off a three sided attack with his XM250. Without his actions, 1st Squad would have been overrun and captured or killed. SPC Erickson defeated 15+ enemies that were assaulting the squad position while ignoring his own injuries for the safety of his fellow squad members.
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| Oct 5, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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 |
| Jul 6, 2025 | Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-PAO) Specialist Jake Erickson 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 |
| Jul 6, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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: Jul 6, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Award Document With Combat "C" Device
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) medal with Combat "C" Device. Specialist Jake Erickson 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: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During Mission Sandstone, first squad was tasked with clearing multiple sectors of a long roadway where halfway through the sector they encountered an enemy strong point. During that firefight, multiple people within the squad were down, after clearing the last of the contacts in the direct vicinity, an enemy counter attack from the western hillside where a mortar pit was located started actively firing on the first squad. The enemy contacts ended up being around 2-3 squads worth of infantry with multiple RPGs that began firing on first squads position. SPC Erickson and SPC Irwin were able to get to a reinforced area of a construction building and provide a huge amount of cover fire while the rest of the squad moved to pick up downed friendly forces. Both Specialists were able to successfully take out all personnel that were firing RPGs while suppressing and moving with the rest of the squad. Due to their courage and skill, all down friendlies were able to be saved and prevented a mass casualty event that would have resulted in an entire squad being taken by the ene
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| Jun 8, 2025 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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
For willingly and without pause, SPC Jake Erickson took on the role of Team Leader for the Journalist department, and continues to keep us afloat as a shop, knowing his continued dedication and willingness to serve, it is in keeping of the highest traditions of the United States Military, and reflect great credit upon himself, the Office of Public Affairs, and the 3rd Infantry Division.
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| Jun 8, 2025 | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTS-M) |
Award Document
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTS-M) Specialist Jake Erickson 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 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTS-M). Awarded: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 3rd Infantry Division Combat Unit Patch |
Award Document
3rd Infantry Division Combat Unit Patch Specialist Jake Erickson 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 3rd Infantry Division Combat Unit Patch. Awarded: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Overseas Service Bar |
Award Document
Overseas Service Bar Specialist Jake Erickson 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 |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB3) |
Award Document
Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB3) Specialist Jake Erickson 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 (CIB3). Awarded: Jun 8, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| May 4, 2025 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Award Document
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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
SPC Erickson has gone out of his way to assist an anonymous member during financial hardship and donated $100 to assist a brother in arms during these trying times. SPC J.Erickson dedication not only to this unit but also his comrades show his outstanding character that everyone should strive for.
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| Apr 6, 2025 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Award Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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: Apr 6, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Mar 2, 2025 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
Award Document
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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: Mar 2, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) |
Award Document
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCOM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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: Jan 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
SPC Erickson is Public Affairs Top Journalist of 2024.
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| Jan 5, 2025 | Bronze Star (BSM) |
Award Document
Bronze Star (BSM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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 Bronze Star (BSM). Awarded: Jan 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
Attended all combat missions in Operation Northern Lights.
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| Jan 5, 2025 | Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
Award Document With Valor "V" Device
Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) medal with Valor "V" Device. Specialist Jake Erickson 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: Jan 5, 2025 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During Operation Northern lights both CPL S.Ohwo and SPC J. Erickson led their fireteams with high efficiency making sure that every order given is complete, helping their men with everything needed to be prepared for every operation.
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| Jan 5, 2025 | European Campaign (ECM) |
Award Document
European Campaign (ECM) Specialist Jake Erickson 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) Specialist Jake Erickson 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) Specialist Jake Erickson 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 | Purple Heart (PH) |
Award Document
Purple Heart (PH) Specialist Jake Erickson 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 Purple Heart (PH). Awarded: Dec 8, 2024 Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During Mission, Silent Night: The SPC was in command of this team as per usual providing cover fire for bounding squads from a blocking position in front of him when three enemy fast movers flew overhead performing strafing runs on friendly forces. The SPC was able to identify the aircraft while the strafing runs were happening, notifying the squad leader that more runs were inbound. On the final strafing run, the gun run ended up eliminating everyone from the squad besides SPC Erickson and SPC Hunter who both took extensive wounds. While collecting casualties there was information that came from Platoon that 4th Squad had also sustained a Mas Cas. SPC Erickson did all he could to save his Squad Leader and team members while also moving to help 4th Squad's remaining soldiers helping with their injuries and downed soldiers. Without the Specialist's help it is more than likely that two whole squads would have been KIA'd. The SPC showed superior leadership ability in identifying friendly forces needed assistance despite his personal injuries.
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| Oct 26, 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 21, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Savanna | |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Tumbleweed | |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sahara | |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Thebes | |
| Aug 10, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Crete | |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Athens | |
| Jul 13, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sparta | |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Troy | |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Bloodstone | |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Sandstone | |
| May 18, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Granite | |
| May 4, 2025 | Operation Egyptian Collapse - Egypt: Mission Geode | |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Santa's Delivery | |
| 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 | |
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| Mar 11, 2025 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Feb 23, 2025 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Leave of Absence | Fireteam Leader |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, First Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Aug 29, 2024 | S6 - Communications - Public Affairs Office | 46Q - Journalist |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 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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| Nov 10, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Driver/Equipment Operator Qualified |
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| Apr 14, 2024 |  Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert |
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| Feb 18, 2023 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire |
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| Feb 18, 2023 |  Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Sharpshooter |
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| Feb 18, 2023 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Qualified |
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| Feb 18, 2023 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Expert |
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| Feb 18, 2023 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert |
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| Feb 18, 2023 | Qualified with GL (M320): Qualified |