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Captain Melk.J
Information
- Rank
- Captain
- Primary position
- Commander A/ACD
- Secondary positions
- S7 DCS ITW Instructor, RRD AO Lead Recruiter - DCS, RTC Drill Instructor - DCS
- Forum account
- Melk.J
- Full name
- Jake Melk
- MOS
- 15A
- Time in service
- 1 year, 3 months
- Time in grade
- 2 months
Uniform
Service record
| Date | Record | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | Completed 55th Combat Mission (Campaign DCS June Resolve. Operation Fallen Mast) | Combat Operation |
| May 26, 2026 | Completed 54th Combat Mission (Campaign DCS May Force. Operation Orphaned Popcorn) | Combat Operation |
| May 24, 2026 | Completed 53rd Combat Mission (Campaign DCS May Force. Operation Second Pour) | Combat Operation |
| May 19, 2026 | Completed 52nd Combat Mission (Campaign DCS May Force. Operation Crown Fall) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Completed 51st Combat Mission (Campaign DCS April Fever. Operation Frenzied Throwdown) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Completed 50th Combat Mission (Campaign DCS April Fever. Operation Folded Flush Redux) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Completed 49th Combat Mission (Campaign DCS April Fever. Operation Folded Flush) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Completed 48th Combat Mission (Campaign DCS April Fever. Operation Iron Lantern) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Graduated DCS Standard Communications Course | Graduation |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Transferred and Assigned Commander A/ACD | Transfer |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Promoted to Captain (O-3), Eligible for Major 30MAY27 | Promotion |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Completed 47th Combat Mission (Campaign Colorado Forage. Operation Firefight Friday 49) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Completed 46th Combat Mission (Campaign DCS March Madness. Operation Tribulations of the Immortal Weasels) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Completed 45th Combat Mission (Campaign DCS March Madness. Operation Glass Veil) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Completed 44th Combat Mission (Campaign DCS March Madness. Operation Spin Test) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Completed 43rd Combat Mission (Campaign DCS March Madness. Operation Iron Tempest) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Assigned RTC Drill Instructor - DCS | Assignment |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Graduated DCS Basic RADAR Course | Graduation |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Completed 42nd Combat Mission (Campaign DCS Q1 FTX. Operation Double Negative) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Graduated DCS Standard Communications Course | Graduation |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Completed 41st Combat Mission (Campaign Shadow Mandate. Operation Black Ledger II) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Completed 40th Combat Mission (Campaign Shadow Mandate. Operation Black Ledger) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Assigned RTC Drill Instructor IT - DCS | Assignment |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Completed 39th Combat Mission (Campaign Hidden Valley. Operation Ruby Word) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Completed 38th Combat Mission (Campaign Shadow Mandate. Operation Scorched Accord Redux) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Completed 37th Combat Mission (Campaign Hidden Valley. Operation Potato Porridge Redux) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Graduated DCS Air Battle Manager Course | Graduation |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Completed 36th Combat Mission (Campaign Shadow Mandate. Operation Scorched Accord) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Completed 35th Combat Mission (Campaign Hidden Valley. Operation Potato Porridge) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Completed 34th Combat Mission (Campaign Persian Corridor. Operation Happy Hunting IV) | Combat Operation |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Graduated Regimental Disciplinary Process Training Course | Graduation |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Relieved of Duties as RRD Recruiter - DCS and Assigned RRD AO Lead Recruiter - DCS | Assignment |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Completed 33rd Combat Mission (Campaign Chronos Edge. Operation Nightfall Pass) | Combat Operation |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Graduated DCS Basic Carrier Qualification Course | Graduation |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Completed 32nd Combat Mission (Campaign Chronos Edge. Operation Time's Edge) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Relieved of Duties as Section Leader B/1/A/ACD, Transferred and Assigned Platoon Leader 1/A/ACD | Transfer |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Promoted to Second Lieutenant (O-1) | Promotion |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Completed 31st Combat Mission (Campaign Ouroboros. Operation King) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Completed 30th Combat Mission (Campaign Ouroboros. Operation Indigo II) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Completed 29th Combat Mission (Campaign September Throwdown 2025. Operation Hidden Thunder) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Assigned Section Leader B/1/A/ACD | Transfer |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Completed 28th Combat Mission (Campaign September Throwdown 2025. Operation Dune Hammer) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Completed 27th Combat Mission (Campaign September Throwdown 2025. Operation Mole Hills) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Completed 26th Combat Mission (Campaign Training Gone Wrong I. Operation Beam Strike [4/5]) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Completed 25th Combat Mission (Campaign Ouroboros. Operation Coral) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Graduated Officer Development School | Graduation |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Assigned RRD Recruiter - DCS | Assignment |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Attended the Server Administration Course | Graduation |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Completed 24th Combat Mission (Campaign Training Gone Wrong I. Operation Mole Rat I [3/4]) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Completed 23rd Combat Mission (Campaign Throwdown August Tuesday. Operation Falling Scuds) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Completed 22nd Combat Mission (Campaign Ouroboros. Operation King Cobra [1/6]) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Completed 21st Combat Mission (Campaign Training Gone Wrong I. Operation Phoenix II) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Assigned S7 DCS ITW Instructor | Assignment |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Relieved of Duties as RTC Drill Instructor IT - DCS | Assignment |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Completed 19th Combat Mission (Campaign Smoke Screen. Operation Silent Harvest) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Completed 20th Combat Mission (Campaign Training Gone Wrong I. Operation Phoenix I) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Completed 18th Combat Mission (Campaign Heavy Dumbos. Operation Payback) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Graduated NCOA Warrior Leadership Course Phase II | Graduation |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Completed 17th Combat Mission (Campaign Throwdown July Tuesday. Operation Final Call) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Graduated NCOA Warrior Leadership Course Phase I | Graduation |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Completed 16th Combat Mission (Campaign Throwdown July Tuesday. Operation Runaway Bombs) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Completed 15th Combat Mission (Campaign Desert Havoc. Operation Sand Storm V [5/5]) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Completed 14th Combat Mission (Campaign Throwdown July Tuesday. Operation Blind Arrows) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 6, 2025 | Passed DCS Ground School Evaluation | Graduation |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Completed 12th Combat Mission (Campaign Desert Havoc. Operation Sand Storm IV) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Completed 13th Combat Mission (Campaign July Saturday Night Throwdown. Operation Radioactive Care Package) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Completed 10th Combat Mission (Campaign Desert Havoc. Operation Sand Storm III) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Completed 11th Combat Mission (Campaign Ship Of Theseus. Operation Requiesce in Pace) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Promoted to Specialist (E-4) | Promotion |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Completed 9th Combat Mission (Campaign Ship Of Theseus. Operation Nocturnal Door Kicker) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Completed 8th Combat Mission (Campaign Desert Havoc. Operation Sand Storm) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Completed 7th Combat Mission (Campaign Ship Of Theseus. Operation Door Kicker II) | Combat Operation |
| May 31, 2025 | Graduated DCS Aviation Ground School | Graduation |
| May 31, 2025 | Completed 6th Combat Mission (Campaign Ship Of Theseus. Operation Door Kicker I) | Combat Operation |
| May 27, 2025 | Assigned RTC Drill Instructor IT - DCS | Assignment |
| May 27, 2025 | Completed 5th Combat Mission (Campaign Ship Of Theseus. Operation Clubbing Seals II) | Combat Operation |
| May 20, 2025 | Completed 4th Combat Mission (Campaign Ship Of Theseus. Operation Clubbing Seals) | Combat Operation |
| May 19, 2025 | Returned from ELOA, Transferred and Assigned Trooper B/1/A/ACD | Transfer |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Placed on ELOA Due to Military Deployment | ELOA |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Promoted to Private First Class (E-3) | Promotion |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Completed 3rd Combat Mission (Campaign Tactical Tuesday APR 2025. Operation SEAD Storm) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Completed 2nd Combat Mission (Campaign Ship Of Theseus. Operation Deadly Frog) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Completed 1st Combat Mission (Campaign Ship Of Theseus. Operation Blitzkrieg Bop) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 23, 2025 | Transferred and Assigned Trooper B/1/A/ACD | Assignment |
| Mar 23, 2025 | Graduated Boot Camp, Promoted to Private (E-2) | Graduation |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Enlisted in the 7th Cavalry Regiment, Assigned Boot Camp | Transfer |
Awards and recognition (44)
Army Service Ribbon
Mar 23, 2025
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 & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
May 16, 2021
Donation Ribbon
Mar 31, 2025
1st Award
Expert Infantry Badge
Mar 30, 2025
Donation Ribbon
Apr 30, 2025
2nd Award
Combat Infantry Badge
May 27, 2025
DCS World Service Ribbon
Jun 14, 2025
Initial
Soldiers Medal
Jun 23, 2025
A/ACD
United Nations Service Medal
Jun 28, 2025
Campaign Ship Of Theseus
Army Commendation Medal
Jul 9, 2025
A/ACD Enlisted of the Quarter Q2 2025
Combat Infantry Badge 2nd Award
Jun 28, 2025
United Nations Service Medal
Jul 12, 2025
Campaign Desert Havoc
Combat Infantry Badge 3rd Award
Jul 12, 2025
Combat Infantry Badge 4th Award
Jul 26, 2025
Army Aviator Badge
Aug 2, 2025
United Nations Service Medal
Jul 19, 2025
Campaign Throwdown July Tuesday
Donation Ribbon
Jul 31, 2025
3rd Award
Army Achievement Medal
Sep 28, 2025
RRD
United Nations Service Medal
Sep 9, 2025
Campaign Training Gone Wrong I
United Nations Service Medal
Sep 24, 2025
Campaign September Throwdown 2025
Army Superior Unit Citation
Dec 4, 2025
RRD
United Nations Service Medal
Oct 19, 2025
Campaign Ouroboros
Donation Ribbon
Nov 30, 2025
4th Award
Hydra-70 Sharpshooter
Feb 15, 2026
Awarded for the completion of one or more of the weapons qualification courses with above average scores.
Humanitarian Service Medal
Feb 28, 2026
1st Award
United Nations Service Medal
Feb 22, 2026
Campaign Shadow Mandate
United Nations Service Medal
Feb 24, 2026
Campaign Hidden Valley
Recruiting Ribbon
Mar 15, 2026
1st Award
Recruiting Ribbon
Mar 15, 2026
2nd Award
Meritorious Service Medal
Mar 15, 2026
ACD Officer of the Quarter Q1 2026
Army Good Conduct Medal
Mar 23, 2026
Initial
Soldiers Medal
Apr 13, 2026
A/ACD
United Nations Service Medal
Mar 31, 2026
Campaign DCS March Madness
DCS World Service Ribbon
May 9, 2026
50 Operation Milestone
United Nations Service Medal
Apr 28, 2026
Campaign DCS April Fever
Recruiting Ribbon
May 10, 2026
3rd Award
Recruiting Ribbon
May 10, 2026
4th Award
United Nations Service Medal
May 30, 2026
Campaign DCS May Force
Recruiting Ribbon
Jun 7, 2026
5th Award