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Specialist Hess.J
Information
- Rank
- Specialist
- Primary position
- Retired
- Secondary positions
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- Forum account
- Hess.J
- Full name
- Joshua Hess
- MOS
- 11B
- Time in service
- 6 years, 1 month
- Time in grade
- 10 months
Uniform
Service record
| Date | Record | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | Retired from the 7th Cavalry Regiment | Discharge |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Reinstated, Reduction in Rank to Specialist (E-4), Transferred and Assigned Space Operations Specialist A/2/D/DEVCOM | Transfer |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Retired from the 7th Cavalry Regiment | Discharge |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Promoted to Sergeant (E-5) | Promotion |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Completed 82nd Combat Mission (Operation Halo Red Dawn) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Assigned Section Leader C/1/C/1-7 | Transfer |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Completed 81st Combat Mission (Operation Tasty Reduction)Completed 2nd Combat Jump | Combat Operation |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Relieved of Duties as Section Leader D/1/C/1-7, Reduced in rank to Corporal (E-4), Transferred and Assigned Airborne Infantry C/1/C/1-7 | Transfer |
| Aug 4, 2024 | Completed 80th Combat Mission (Operation Charlie Mike) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 28, 2024 | Completed 79th Combat Mission (Operation Victory's Dawn), Completed 3rd HALO Combat Jump | Combat Operation |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Returned from Military Deployment, Assigned Section Leader D/1/C/1-7 | ELOA |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Promoted to Sergeant (E-5) | Promotion |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Placed on ELOA Due to Military Deployment | ELOA |
| Jun 2, 2024 | Completed 78th Combat Mission (Campaign Dynamo. Operation Indigo Tiger) | Combat Operation |
| May 27, 2024 | Completed 77th Combat Mission (Operation Bravo Troop FTX Iron Resolve) | Combat Operation |
| May 25, 2024 | Completed 76th Combat Mission (Operation Dueling Banjos) | Combat Operation |
| May 23, 2024 | Assigned Section Leader D/1/C/1-7 | Transfer |
| May 12, 2024 | Completed 75th Combat Mission (Campaign Star Citizen Saturday MAY24. Operation Star Citizen Saturday 004) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 2, 2024 | Transferred and Assigned Airborne Infantry D/1/C/1-7 | Transfer |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Promoted to Corporal (E-4) | Promotion |
| Dec 9, 2023 | Completed 74th Combat Mission (Operation Sumava Freedom), Completed 4th Combat Jump | Combat Operation |
| Dec 3, 2023 | Graduated ARMA3 Forward Air Controller Course | Graduation |
| Oct 8, 2023 | Promoted to Specialist (E-4) | Promotion |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Completed 73th Combat Mission (Operation Urban Anvil Redux 12AUG23) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Promoted to Private First Class (E-3) | Promotion |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Reinstated, Reduction in Rank to Private (E-2), Transferred and Assigned Rotary-Wing Pilot B/1/A/1-7 | Transfer |
| Mar 20, 2022 | Less than Honorable Discharge, Eligible for Re-enlistment | Discharge |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Received Letter of Reprimand - 30 Days NFA | Disciplinary |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Completed 72nd Combat Mission (Campaign February Warfare Wednesday 2022. Operation Warfare Wednesday 129) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Completed 71st Combat Mission (Campaign February Warfare Wednesday 2022. Operation Warfare Wednesday 128) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Completed 70th Combat Mission (Campaign Febuary Warfare Wednesday 2022. Operation Warfare Wednesday 127) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Completed 69th Combat Mission (Campaign February Warfare Wednesday 2022. Operation Mad dog) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Completed 68th Combat Mission (Campaign January Warfare Wednesday 2022. Operation Warfare Wednesday 125) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Completed 67th Combat Mission (Campaign January Warfare Wednesday 2022. Operation Warfare Wednesday 124) | Combat Operation |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Completed 66th Combat Mission (Campaign March Warfare Wednesday 2022. Operation Warfare Wednesday 123) | Combat Operation |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Promoted to Second Lieutenant (O-1) | Promotion |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Assigned Platoon Leader 1/B/1-7 | Transfer |
| Dec 12, 2021 | Completed 65th Combat Mission (Operation Lost Time - 24 Hour Operation) | Combat Operation |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Completed 64th Combat Mission (Campaign December Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 121) | Combat Operation |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Completed 63rd Combat Mission (Operation Mountain Troll (Bravo Troop FTX)) | Combat Operation |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Completed 62nd Combat Mission (Campaign November Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 120) | Combat Operation |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Completed 61st Combat Mission (Campaign November Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 119) | Combat Operation |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Promoted to Staff Sergeant (E-6) | Promotion |
| Nov 14, 2021 | Assigned RRD Recruiter | Assignment |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Completed 60th Combat Mission (Campaign November Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 118) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Completed 59th Combat Mission (Campaign October Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 116) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Graduated Officer Development School | Graduation |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Completed 58th Combat Mission (Campaign October Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 115) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Completed 57th Combat Mission (Campaign October Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 114) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 9, 2021 | Completed 56th Combat Mission (Operation Goliath) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Completed 55th Combat Mission (Campaign October Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 113) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Completed 54th Combat Mission (Campaign September Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 112) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Completed 53rd Combat Mission (Operation Battle Ox) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Completed 52nd Combat Mission (Campaign September Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 111) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Completed 51st Combat Mission (Campaign September Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 110) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Completed 50th Combat Mission (Campaign September Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 109) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 4, 2021 | Completed 49th Combat Mission (Campaign Paper Trail. Operation Hard Rock) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Transferred and Assigned Section Leader 3/1/B/1-7 | Transfer |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Completed 48th Combat Mission (Campaign September Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 108) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 25, 2021 | Completed 47th Combat Mission (Campaign August Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 107) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 23, 2021 | Assigned RRD Arma3 Recruiter | Assignment |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Completed 46th Combat Mission (Campaign August Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 106) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 7, 2021 | Completed 45th Combat Mission (Operation World Cup) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Transferred and Assigned Assistant Section Leader 3/1/B/1-7 | Transfer |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Completed 44th Combat Mission (Campaign August Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 104) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 31, 2021 | Completed 43rd Combat Mission (Operation Blitzkrieg) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Completed 42nd Combat Mission (Campaign July Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 103) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 3, 2021 | Completed 41st Combat Mission (Operation Driven Star) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Returned from Military Deployment, Assigned Assistant Section Leader 4/1/C/1-7 | Transfer |
| Jun 7, 2021 | Placed on ELOA Due to Military Deployment | ELOA |
| May 29, 2021 | Completed 40th Combat Mission (Operation Pound of Sand) | Combat Operation |
| May 26, 2021 | Completed 39th Combat Mission (Campaign May Warfare Wednesday 2021. Operation Warfare Wednesday 94) | Combat Operation |
| May 2, 2021 | Assigned Assistant Section Leader 4/1/C/1-7 | Transfer |
| May 2, 2021 | Promoted to Sergeant (E-5) | Promotion |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Completed 38th Combat Mission (Operation Mistwalker Redux ) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Completed 37th Combat Mission (Campaign Paper Trail. Operation Purple Warrior) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 31, 2021 | Completed 36th Combat Mission (Operation Mistwalker) | Combat Operation |
| Dec 12, 2020 | Completed 35th Combat Mission (Operation Artificial Insolence) | Combat Operation |
| Dec 9, 2020 | Completed 34th Combat Mission (Campaign December Warfare Wednesday 2020. Operation Warfare Wednesday 75) | Combat Operation |
| Dec 5, 2020 | Completed 33rdCombat Mission (Campaign Finnish Pride. Operation Lost Correspondence) | Combat Operation |
| Nov 29, 2020 | Completed 32nd Combat Mission (Operation Warpath) | Combat Operation |
| Nov 22, 2020 | Promoted to Corporal (E-4) | Promotion |
| Nov 21, 2020 | Completed 31st Combat Mission (Operation Bloody Orchard) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 25, 2020 | Completed 30th Combat Mission (Operation Pass Rush) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 17, 2020 | Completed 29th Combat Mission (Campaign Charcoal. Operation Piecemeal V) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 19, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Tank Commander Course | Graduation |
| Sep 12, 2020 | Completed 28th Combat Mission (Campaign Laconia. Operation Spartan Monument) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Graduated NCOA Warrior Leadership Course Phase II | Graduation |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Completed 27th Combat Mission (Campaign September Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 62) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 2, 2020 | Completed 26th Combat Mission (Campaign September Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 61) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 30, 2020 | Completed 25th Combat Mission (Operation Starfall), Completed 3rd Combat Jump | Combat Operation |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Advanced Armor Crewman Course | Graduation |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Completed 24th Combat Mission (Campaign Winter Reprisal. Operation Chopstick), Completed 2nd Combat Jump | Combat Operation |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Advanced Care Course | Graduation |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Completed 23rd Combat Mission (Campaign August Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 60) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Completed 22nd Combat Mission (Campaign August Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 59) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 12, 2020 | Completed 21st Combat Mission (Campaign August Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 58) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 9, 2020 | Assigned S7 ARMA3 SOI Instructor as Additional Duty | Assignment |
| Aug 9, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Ranger School | Graduation |
| Aug 9, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Aviation Basic Fixed Wing Flight Course | Graduation |
| Aug 8, 2020 | Completed 20th Combat Mission (Operation Canyon Run), Completed 2nd HALO Combat Jump | Combat Operation |
| Aug 5, 2020 | Completed 19th Combat Mission (Campaign August Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 57) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 1, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Basic Armor Crewman Course | Graduation |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Completed 18th Combat Mission (Operation Tonga) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Transferred and Assigned Trooper D/1/C/1-7 | Transfer |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Completed 17th Combat Mission (Campaign July Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 56) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 26, 2020 | Completed 16th Combat Mission (Operation Determination), Completed 1st Combat Jump | Combat Operation |
| Jul 25, 2020 | Promoted to Specialist (E-4) | Promotion |
| Jul 25, 2020 | Attended the Server Administration Course | Graduation |
| Jul 25, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle Commander Course | Graduation |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Completed 15th Combat Mission (Campaign July Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 55) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 18, 2020 | Completed 14th Combat Mission (Operation Peninsular Overture), Completed 1st HALO Combat Jump | Combat Operation |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Completed 13th Combat Mission (Campaign July Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 54) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Forward Air Controller Course | Graduation |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Returned from Military Deployment, Assigned Trooper 3/1/C/1-7 | Transfer |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Placed on ELOA Due to Military Deployment | ELOA |
| Jul 5, 2020 | Completed 12th Combat Mission (Campaign Fallen Kingdom. Operation Shattered Gatehouse) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 4, 2020 | Graduated NCOA Warrior Leadership Course Phase I | Graduation |
| Jul 3, 2020 | Completed 11th Combat Mission (Operation Old World Charm) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Completed 10th Combat Mission (Campaign July Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 52) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 28, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Military Free-Fall Parachutist Course | Graduation |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Completed 9th Combat Mission (Campaign June Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 51) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 21, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Advanced Leader Course | Graduation |
| Jun 21, 2020 | Completed 8th Combat Mission (Campaign Undesirable Intrigue. Operation Shoot The Messenger) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 17, 2020 | Completed 7th Combat Mission (Campaign June Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 50) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 14, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Basic Mechanized Crewman Course | Graduation |
| Jun 13, 2020 | Completed 6th Combat Mission (Campaign Boiler Plate. Operation Striker Charlie) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Completed 5th Combat Mission (Campaign June Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 49) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 9, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Jumpmaster Course | Graduation |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Basic Air Assault Course | Graduation |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Infantry Heavy Weapons Course | Graduation |
| Jun 5, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Basic Airborne Course | Graduation |
| Jun 3, 2020 | Completed 4th Combat Mission (Campaign June Warfare Wednesday. Operation Warfare Wednesday 48) | Combat Operation |
| May 31, 2020 | Completed 3rd Combat Mission (Operation Anvil) | Combat Operation |
| May 26, 2020 | Promoted to Private First Class (E-3) | Promotion |
| May 23, 2020 | Completed 2nd Combat Mission (Operation Urban Anvil) | Combat Operation |
| May 23, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Basic Mechanized Infantry Course | Graduation |
| May 21, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Combat Medic Course | Graduation |
| May 20, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Basic Leader Course | Graduation |
| May 19, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Advanced Individual Training Course | Graduation |
| May 16, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Aviation Basic Rotary Flight Course | Graduation |
| May 16, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Aviation Ground School | Graduation |
| May 15, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Combat Lifesaver Course | Graduation |
| May 8, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Basic Land Navigation Course | Graduation |
| May 1, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Basic Radio Communication Course | Graduation |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Completed 1st Combat Mission (Campaign April Warfare Wednesdays. Operation Warfare Wednesdays 43) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 28, 2020 | Graduated ARMA3 Basic Individual Training Course | Graduation |
| Apr 26, 2020 | Graduated Boot Camp, Promoted to Private (E-2) | Graduation |
| Apr 22, 2020 | Transferred and Assigned Airborne Infantryman C/1/C/1-7 | Transfer |
| Apr 19, 2020 | Enlisted in the 7th Cavalry Regiment, Assigned Boot Camp | Transfer |
Awards and recognition (60)
Army Meritorious Unit Citation
Mar 10, 2021
Operation Purple Warrior
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Mar 18, 2003
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Sep 1, 2004
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Aug 10, 2009
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Sep 18, 2010
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Jun 2, 2011
Army Service Ribbon
Apr 26, 2020
Rifle Expert
Apr 26, 2020
Awarded for the completion of one or more of the weapons qualification courses with excellent scores.
Expert Infantry Badge
Apr 29, 2020
Expert Field Medical Badge
Jun 2, 2020
Army Parachutist Badge
Jun 5, 2020
Air Assault Badge
Jun 6, 2020
Combat Infantry Badge
Jun 10, 2020
Army Senior Parachutist Badge
Mar 28, 2021
Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device
Jun 20, 2020
Operation Urban Anvil
Overseas Service Ribbon
Jun 22, 2020
Initial
High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) Freefall Badge
Jun 28, 2020
Combat Infantry Badge 2nd Award
Jul 1, 2020
Combat Field Medical Badge
Jul 4, 2020
National Defense Service Medal
Jul 5, 2020
United Nations Service Medal
Jul 8, 2020
Campaign June Warfare Wednesday
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Jul 16, 2020
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Jul 16, 2020
Combat Infantry Badge 3rd Award
Jul 22, 2020
Bronze Star with Valor Device
Jul 31, 2020
Warfare Wednesday 55
Army Meritorious Unit Citation
Jul 31, 2020
Operation Urban Anvil
United Nations Service Medal
Aug 2, 2020
Campaign July Warfare Wednesday
M-203 Sharpshooter
Aug 3, 2020
Awarded for the completion of one or more of the weapons qualification courses with above average scores.
Grenade Expert
Feb 22, 2022
Awarded for the completion of one or more of the weapons qualification courses with excellent scores.
Recoilless Rifle Sharpshooter
Aug 3, 2020
Awarded for the completion of one or more of the weapons qualification courses with above average scores.
Machine Gun Sharpshooter
Aug 3, 2020
Awarded for the completion of one or more of the weapons qualification courses with above average scores.
Combat Infantry Badge 4th Award
Aug 8, 2020
Ranger Tab
Aug 10, 2020
Flight Medic Badge
Aug 28, 2020
United Nations Service Medal
Sep 4, 2020
Campaign August Warfare Wednesday
Army Achievement Medal
Sep 18, 2020
C/1-7 Summer 2020 Recruiting Competition
Master Gunner Badge
Sep 22, 2020
Army Superior Unit Citation
Oct 4, 2020
Army Good Conduct Medal
Apr 26, 2021
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
May 2, 2021
Sergeant Promotion
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
May 16, 2021
Prisoner of War Medal
Aug 13, 2021
Operation World Cup
United Nations Service Medal
Sep 12, 2021
Campaign August Warfare Wednesday 2021
United Nations Service Medal
Oct 10, 2021
Campaign September Warfare Wednesday 2021
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Nov 15, 2021
Staff Sergeant Promotion
United Nations Service Medal
Nov 14, 2021
Campaign October Warfare Wednesday 2021
Recruiting Ribbon
Dec 8, 2021
1st Award
Army Commendation Medal
Dec 9, 2021
B/1-7 NCO of the Quarter SEP21 - DEC21
United Nations Service Medal
Dec 9, 2021
Campaign November Warfare Wednesday 2021
Army Superior Unit Citation
Dec 10, 2021
RRD Dept. FY2021
Prisoner of War Medal
Dec 13, 2021
Operation Lost Time
Overseas Service Ribbon
Jul 24, 2023
50 Operation Milestone
Bronze Star
Aug 16, 2023
Operation Urban Anvil Redux
Army Good Conduct Medal
Sep 17, 2023
1st Bronze Knot
Army Achievement Medal
Dec 4, 2023
1/A/1-7 Enlisted of the Quarter
Prisoner of War Medal
Dec 10, 2023
Operation Sumava Freedom
Army Commendation Medal
Jun 3, 2024
Operation Iron Resolve
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Sep 2, 2024
S7
Army Good Conduct Medal
Sep 17, 2024
2nd Bronze Knot
Army Superior Unit Citation
Jan 13, 2025
C/1-7 - Q4 2024 Recruitment Drive