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Operation Loose Fang

Operation Loose Fang

This award was given to Sergeant First Class C. Umbenhauer during Operation Sirocco in Afghanistan.

SFC C. Umbenhauer

Company Headquarters

 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, promoted to the rank of Sergeant First Class. 

As a Non-Commissioned Officer, you are expected to aspire and intern what it means to be a servant while striving to be tactically and technically proficient in all that you do. A Non-Commissioned Officer is a pillar of the community and as such is expected to uphold the numerous responsibilities of their position and enforce the standards of the Unit and Army. Soldiers of a lesser grade are required to obey your lawful orders. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions and inactions honoring the traditions and standards of the United States Army in the discharge of your duties.

Mar 31, 2026

Captain Brock Mason

Specialist

SPC C. Umbenhauer

Company Headquarters

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, promoted to the rank of Specialist. 

You will discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted and uphold the traditions and standards of the United States Army. Soldiers of a lesser grade are required to obey your lawful orders. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions.

Sep 7, 2025

Captain Brock Mason

CW2 C. Umbenhauer

Company Headquarters

 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, promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2. 

As a Non-Commissioned Officer, you are expected to aspire and intern what it means to be a servant while striving to be tactically and technically proficient in all that you do. A Non-Commissioned Officer is a pillar of the community and as such is expected to uphold the numerous responsibilities of their position and enforce the standards of the Unit and Army. Soldiers of a lesser grade are required to obey your lawful orders. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions and inactions honoring the traditions and standards of the United States Army in the discharge of your duties.

Feb 23, 2025

Captain Brock Mason

To: Sergeant First Class SFC C. Umbenhauer

From: Captain Brock Mason

Unit: Medical Detachment

Status: Active Duty

Mission:

You have been reassigned for combat duty.

Effective Date: Oct 1, 2025

Expire / End Date: Until Further Ordered

Details:

You have been assigned to Medical Detachment as Senior Combat Medical Specialist.

Guidance:

Assignment to a combat unit is a duty that comes with many responsibilities. The soldiers serving alongside you count on you to fulfill your obligations. Fulfillment of your obligations and responsibilities entails that you notify the unit of upcoming absences and request a leave of absence in advance; that you will serve as a committed soldier in combat operations; that you will respect the chain of command; that you will carry out your mission first and foremost and consider yourself and your statistics last; and that you not only reflect well on your combat unit, but on the 4th Ranger Battalion as a whole. Much is expected from you, but we are confident that you will exceed those expectations.

Captain Brock Mason

To: Sergeant First Class SFC C. Umbenhauer

From: Captain Brock Mason

Unit: 1st Platoon, 3rd Squad

Status: Active Duty

Mission:

You have been reassigned for combat duty.

Effective Date: May 21, 2025

Expire / End Date: Until Further Ordered

Details:

You have been assigned to 1st Platoon, 3rd Squad as Alpha Fireteam Rifleman.

Guidance:

Assignment to a combat unit is a duty that comes with many responsibilities. The soldiers serving alongside you count on you to fulfill your obligations. Fulfillment of your obligations and responsibilities entails that you notify the unit of upcoming absences and request a leave of absence in advance; that you will serve as a committed soldier in combat operations; that you will respect the chain of command; that you will carry out your mission first and foremost and consider yourself and your statistics last; and that you not only reflect well on your combat unit, but on the 4th Ranger Battalion as a whole. Much is expected from you, but we are confident that you will exceed those expectations.

Captain Brock Mason

To: Sergeant First Class SFC C. Umbenhauer

From: Captain Brock Mason

Unit: 160th SOAR HQ

Status: Active Duty

Mission:

You have been reassigned for combat duty.

Effective Date: Jan 28, 2025

Expire / End Date: Until Further Ordered

Details:

You have been assigned to 160th SOAR HQ as Special Mission Aviator.

Guidance:

Assignment to a combat unit is a duty that comes with many responsibilities. The soldiers serving alongside you count on you to fulfill your obligations. Fulfillment of your obligations and responsibilities entails that you notify the unit of upcoming absences and request a leave of absence in advance; that you will serve as a committed soldier in combat operations; that you will respect the chain of command; that you will carry out your mission first and foremost and consider yourself and your statistics last; and that you not only reflect well on your combat unit, but on the 4th Ranger Battalion as a whole. Much is expected from you, but we are confident that you will exceed those expectations.

Captain Brock Mason