J. Zamora Active
Captain, Platoon Leader - "Anvil 2-6"
Specialty
Combat Engineer Senior Sergeant
Position
Platoon Leader - "Anvil 2-6"
Unit
2nd Platoon HQ
Status
Active
Time in service
2 years, 7 months, 10 days
Time in grade
6 months, 14 days
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S3 - Training
- S-3 Second In Command | Combat Engineer Senior Sergeant | Active
- S-3 Second In Command | Infantryman | Active
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S3 - Training (Tabs)
- S-3 Sapper Tab Lead Instructor | Combat Engineer Senior Sergeant | Active
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Award
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| Apr 19, 2026 | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
Record Text
100% Attendance in Operation Monroe Thunder
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| Apr 19, 2026 | Army Overseas Service Ribbon |
Record Text
Operation Monroe Thunder
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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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| Mar 23, 2026 | Army Good Conduct Medal |
Record Text
The following personnel are recommended for the Army Good Conduct Medal for maintaining exemplary standards of professionalism, and conduct throughout their period of service with the unit.
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| Feb 23, 2026 | Army Overseas Service Ribbon |
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| Feb 13, 2026 | National Defense Service Medal |
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| Dec 15, 2025 | Army Good Conduct Medal |
Record Text
"The following individuals are to be awarded the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary behavior efficiency, and fidelity in active military service" ~ CPT E. Gesser
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| Dec 15, 2025 | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
Record Text
"Over the past several months, CPT J. Zamora and SFC J. Duncan have made significant contributions to the unit through the successful establishment of the 2nd Platoon support sections. Through their leadership and dedication, they have developed a small but highly effective team capable of accomplishing any mission assigned, regardless of operational conditions or constraints. Additionally, CPT Zamora and SFC Duncan have consistently gone above and beyond in their contributions to the development and preparation of the upcoming REFORGER platoon. Their initiative, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have had a lasting positive impact on the unit and clearly merit recognition." ~ CPT E. Gesser
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| Dec 15, 2025 | Army Overseas Service Ribbon |
Record Text
Operation Black Forest
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| Nov 8, 2025 | Defense Distinguished Service Medal |
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| Nov 8, 2025 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Operation Sirocco Award
This award was given to Captain J. Zamora during Operation Sirocco in Afghanistan. |
| Oct 27, 2025 | S-3 Staff Shop Badge (Instructor) |
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| Oct 14, 2025 | Army Service Ribbon |
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| Feb 18, 2025 | Ranger Tab |
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| Aug 1, 2024 | Expert Infantryman Badge |
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| Mar 4, 2024 | Marksman Badge |
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| Feb 24, 2024 | Sapper Tab |
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| Dec 29, 2023 | Air Assault Badge |
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| Oct 24, 2023 | 68W Badge |
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| May 24, 2026 | Operation Arctic Vigil I | |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Operation Monroe Thunder Patrol Operation II | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Operation Monroe Thunder Patrol Operation I | |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Operation Monroe Thunder II | |
| 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 | |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Operation Black Forest IV | |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Operation Operation Black Forest: Mission Operation Black Forest III | |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Operation Operation Black Forest: Mission Operation Black Forest | Patrol Operation | |
| 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 Captain J. Zamora during Operation Sirocco in Afghanistan. |
| Aug 25, 2024 | Operation Wolverines IV | |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Operation Wolverines: Patrol Operation III | |
| Aug 18, 2024 | Operation Wolverines III | |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Operation Wolverines II | |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Operation Wolverines: Patrol Operation I | |
| Jul 14, 2024 | Operation Desert Reprisal IV | |
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| Nov 18, 2025 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Good boy
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| Oct 25, 2025 |  |
Demotion |
Army Non-Commissioned Officer Promotion Document
SSG J. Zamora 2nd Platoon HQ 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 Staff 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. Oct 25, 2025 Captain Brock Mason |
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Unit
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Position
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| Nov 18, 2025 | 2nd Platoon HQ | Platoon Leader - "Anvil 2-6" |
| Oct 27, 2025 | S3 - Training (Tabs) | S-3 Sapper Tab Lead Instructor |
| Oct 27, 2025 | S3 - Training | S-3 Second In Command |
| Oct 27, 2025 | S3 - Training | S-3 Second In Command |
| Oct 25, 2025 | 2nd Platoon, 1st Squad (Anvil 2-1) | Section Leader |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 2nd Platoon HQ | Platoon Leader - "Anvil 2-6" |
| Aug 25, 2024 | Retired | Honorably Retired |
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Qualification
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| Mar 18, 2026 | Breacher School |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | Drone School |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | Land Navigation School |
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| Aug 1, 2024 | Expert Infantryman School |
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| Mar 8, 2024 | Mortar School |
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| Mar 4, 2024 | Designated Marksman School |
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| Mar 4, 2024 | Grenadier School |
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| Feb 24, 2024 | Sapper School |
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| Feb 21, 2024 | Military Free-Fall School |
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| Feb 18, 2024 | Ranger School |
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| Dec 29, 2023 | Air Assault School |
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| Dec 3, 2023 | Airborne School |
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| Oct 29, 2023 | Heavy Weapons School |
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| Oct 29, 2023 | Machine Gunner School |
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| Oct 24, 2023 | 68W (Medic) School |
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| Oct 24, 2023 | Combat Lifesaver School |