Promotions & Awards - January 2026

[1st Lt. C. Henderson]

PROMOTIONS & AWARD CEREMONY - January

 

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and professional excellence of the following Soldiers. In view of these qualities and their dedicated service to the 101st Airborne Division, they are, therefore, promoted to the rank shown. S-4 Logistics will update all required paperwork within 72 hours of the effective date of promotion. Soldiers must update their name on TeamSpeak 3, and Discord within one week of the effective date of promotion.

These promotions are approved by the command and the authority for promotion found in Unit Regulations.

The following soldiers were promoted to:

 

4th GRADE - SERGEANT

Technician Fourth Grade Aaron Sledge promoted to  Sergeant

 

The following soldiers were awarded:

Bronze Star

Technician Fourth Grade John Molohon
Technician Fourth Grade Allen Mordica
Technician Fourth Grade Jacob Briel
Corporal Ross Casey

 

Purple Heart

Staff Sergeant Jack Carnegie
Sergeant Forlorn Raven
Sergeant Aaron Sledge

 

 

Soldiers Medal

Staff Sergeant Thomas Huot

 

 

Army Commendation Medal, Valorous

Private First Class Lucas Gates
Private First Class John Nuke
Private First Class Gunnar Moon
Private Thomas Turkman

 

Combat Star

First Lieutenant Charles Henderson
Technical Sergeant John Zalewska
Staff Sergeant Thomas Huot
Staff Sergeant Jordan Marshall
Sergeant Aaron Sledge
Sergeant Forlorn Raven
Technician Fourth Grade Craig Mantle
Technician Fourth Grade Nathan Watkins
Technician Fourth Grade Nelson York
Technician Fourth Grade Jacob Briel
Technician Fourth Grade Allen Mordica
Technician Fourth Grade John Molohon
Corporal Ross Casey
Private First Class John Nuke
Private First Class Sean Conway
Private First Class Lucas Gates
Private First Class Brandon Pendleton
Private First Class Brady Lloyd
Private Alexander Crowley
Private Thomas Turkman

 

Good Conduct Medal, Seventh Award

Technician Fourth Grade Jacob Briel

 

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

First Lieutenant Jack Carnegie
Technical Sergeant John Zalewska
Technician Fourth Grade Jacob Briel
Corporal Ross Casey
Private First Class Sean Conway
Private First Class John Nuke
Private First Class Brandon Pendleton