D. Welsh Active
Major, Task Force Commander
Specialty
Aviation Officer
Unit
Task Force Headquarters
(Task Force Perseus)
Position
Task Force Commander
Time in service
2 years, 11 months, 5 days
Time in grade
4 months, 24 days
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S4 - Mods/Server
- S-4 Mods/Server First In Command | Rotary Wing Aviator | Active
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S3 - Training (Special Forces)
- S-3 JTAC Instructor | Aviation Officer | Active
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S3 - Training (Aviation)
- S-3 Aviation Master Instructor | Aviation Officer | Active
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Award
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| Apr 2, 2026 | Army Achievement Medal |
Record Text
"The following individuals in recent months have displayed exceptional contribution and involvement with the unit's operations to the point where I consider these individuals all staple individuals.
Though there are more people who've joined recently that have immediately gotten themselves involved in the helping capacity which HQ notices and appreciates more then you can comprehend.
Through the stages of getting this new unit at the stage it is now from what it was a few months ago, these individuals contributions directly impacted the unit's performance today and I can promise you it isn't unnoticed.
I truly appreciate each of you individuals and wish to continue to see you prosper and enjoy what has been built through collective efforts." ~ MAJ A. Hendrix
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| Feb 23, 2026 | Army Overseas Service Ribbon |
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| Feb 23, 2026 | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
Record Text
100% Attendance in Operation Deadfall
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| Dec 15, 2025 | Army Overseas Service Ribbon |
Record Text
Operation Black Forest
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| Nov 8, 2025 | Joint Service Achievement Medal |
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| Nov 8, 2025 | Meritorious Service Medal |
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| Nov 8, 2025 | Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
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| Nov 8, 2025 | Air Force Achievement Medal |
Record Text
During operation Sirocco 1, these pilots took on heavy gunfire and pushed on none the less to make sure they completed their mission none the less. Due to their sacrifices and hard work the company was able to make it to their object and complete the mission.
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| May 21, 2025 | Basic Parachutist Badge |
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| May 20, 2025 | Army Overseas Service Ribbon |
Record Text
Operation Blood Money |
| May 20, 2025 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Record Text
Operation Blood Money |
| May 20, 2025 | Military Free-Fall Master Parachutist Badge |
Record Text
Operation Blood Money |
| May 20, 2025 | Purple Heart |
Record Text
Operation Blood Money |
| May 20, 2025 | Service Stripe |
Record Text
Operation Blood Money |
| May 20, 2025 | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
Record Text
Operation Sunfire |
| May 20, 2025 | Service Stripe |
Record Text
Operation Sunfire |
| May 20, 2025 | Military Free-Fall Master Parachutist Badge |
Record Text
Operation Sunfire |
| May 20, 2025 | Air Force Achievement Medal |
Record Text
Operation Sunfire |
| May 20, 2025 | Purple Heart |
Record Text
Operation Cold Trail |
| May 20, 2025 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Record Text
Operation Cold Trail |
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| Jun 14, 2026 | Operation Arctic Vigil IV | |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Operation Arctic Vigil III | |
| May 31, 2026 | Operation Artic Vigil II | |
| May 24, 2026 | Operation Arctic Vigil I | |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Operation Monroe Thunder III | |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Operation Monroe Thunder Patrol Operation II | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Operation Monroe Thunder Patrol Operation I | |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Operation Monroe Thunder I | |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Operation Silent Tide | |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Operation Deadfall IV | |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Operation Deadfall III | |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Operation Deadfall II | |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Operation Deadfall Patrol Operation I | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Operation Deadfall I | |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Operation Black Forest IV | |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Operation Operation Black Forest: Mission Operation Black Forest III | |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Operation Operation Black Forest: Mission Operation Black Forest II | |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Operation Black Forest I | |
| Nov 8, 2025 | The people submitted for this award, attended at least one operation in the deployment Operation "Sirocco" and fought for the United States Armed Forces in a campaign against the Al-Muqata Insurgency. |
Operation Sirocco Award
This award was given to Major D. Welsh during Operation Sirocco in Afghanistan. |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Operation Sirocco IV | |
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| Feb 22, 2026 | ![]() |
Promotion | |
| Nov 7, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion | |
| Sep 28, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Army Commissioned Officer Promotion Document
2LT D. Welsh Task Force 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 Second Lieutenant. As a Officer in the Armed Forces of the United States Army, you are a citizen-solder, a warrior in the profession of arms, a technical expert of aviation, and unwavering defender of the Constitution and a servant of the nation. A leader of character, you accept unmitigated personal responsibility and accountability to duty, for your actions and those of your subordinates. You lead your service and defend the nation in seamless union with officers of all services. In doing, you willingly take your place in an ancient and honorable calling. Obligated equally to those who have gone before you, those who walk among and those who will follow. Soldiers and military personnel 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. Sep 28, 2025 Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Mycka |
| Sep 6, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Army Commissioned Officer Promotion Document
OCS D. Welsh Task Force 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 Officer Candidate. As a Officer in the Armed Forces of the United States Army, you are a citizen-solder, a warrior in the profession of arms, a technical expert of aviation, and unwavering defender of the Constitution and a servant of the nation. A leader of character, you accept unmitigated personal responsibility and accountability to duty, for your actions and those of your subordinates. You lead your service and defend the nation in seamless union with officers of all services. In doing, you willingly take your place in an ancient and honorable calling. Obligated equally to those who have gone before you, those who walk among and those who will follow. Soldiers and military personnel 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. Sep 6, 2025 Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Mycka |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion | |
| Dec 7, 2024 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Army Non-Commissioned Officer Promotion Document
MSgt D. Welsh Task Force 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 Master Sergeant. 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. Dec 7, 2024 Captain Brock Mason |
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Unit
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Position
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| Feb 22, 2026 | Task Force Headquarters | Task Force Commander | |
| Sep 17, 2025 | S3 - Training (Aviation) | S-3 Aviation Master Instructor | |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 160th SOAR HQ | Aviation Commanding Officer | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Reserve Platoon | Reserve Platoon | |
| Apr 23, 2025 | S3 - Training (Special Forces) | S-3 JTAC Instructor | |
| Feb 11, 2025 | S4 - Mods/Server | S-4 Mods/Server First In Command |
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Qualification
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| Mar 18, 2026 | Breacher School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Advanced Leadership (ALC) School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Basic Leadership (BLC) School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Joint Tactical Air Controller (JTAC) School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Sapper School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Ranger School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Combat Lifesaver School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Drone School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Land Navigation School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Mortar School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Grenadier School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Designated Marksman School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Heavy Weapons School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Machine Gunner School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Military Free-Fall School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Airborne School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Air Assault School |




