R. Preach Active
Staff Sergeant, Sniper
Specialty
Infantryman
Position
Sniper
Unit
Company Sniper Section
Status
Active
Time in service
1 year, 4 months, 1 day
Time in grade
1 month, 26 days
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S1 - Personnel / Recruiting
- S-1 Lead Recruiter | Infantryman | Active
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S1 - Recruiting
- S-1 Lead Recruiter | Infantryman | Active
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S3 - Basic Training
- S-3 BCT/RASP Instructor | Infantryman | Active
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S3 - Training (Weapons)
- S-3 Marksman Instructor
- S-3 Machine Gunner Instructor
- S-3 Grenadier Instructor
- S-3 Heavy Weapons Instructor
- S-3 Breacher Instructor | Active
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S3 - Training (Medical)
- S-3 Combat Lifesaver Instructor | Infantryman | Active
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S3 - Training (Tabs)
- S-3 Sapper Tab Instructor | Infantry 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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| 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 23, 2026 | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
Record Text
100% Attendance in Operation Deadfall
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| Feb 15, 2026 | S-1 Staff Shop Badge (Gold Recruiter) |
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| Feb 13, 2026 | National Defense Service Medal |
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| Dec 15, 2025 | Joint Service Achievement Medal |
Record Text
"These two individuals have done nearly all BCT's and Personnel requests respectively. They have contributed a great amount of time to the unit and as such are to be recommended for the JSAM" ~ CPT E. Gesser
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| Dec 15, 2025 | Army Overseas Service Ribbon |
Record Text
Operation Black Forest
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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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| Nov 8, 2025 | Army Recruiting Ribbon |
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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 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Operation Sirocco Award
This award was given to Staff Sergeant R. Preach during Operation Sirocco in Afghanistan. |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Expert Infantryman Badge |
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| Jun 13, 2025 | S-3 Staff Shop Badge (Instructor) |
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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 |
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| Apr 12, 2026 | Operation Monroe Thunder III | |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Operation Monroe Thunder Patrol Operation II | |
| 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 | |
| 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 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 Staff Sergeant R. Preach during Operation Sirocco in Afghanistan. |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Operation Sirocco IV | |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Operation Sirocco III | |
| Oct 12, 2025 | Operation Sirocco II | |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Operation Sirocco: Patrol Operation I | |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Operation Sirocco I | |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Operation Just Retribution IV | |
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Rank
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| Feb 22, 2026 |  |
Promotion | |
| Dec 7, 2025 |  |
Promotion | |
| Nov 18, 2025 |  |
Demotion | |
| Oct 19, 2025 | |
Promotion |
Army Non-Commissioned Officer Promotion Document
SGT R. Preach Company Sniper Section 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. 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 19, 2025 Captain Brock Mason |
| Apr 20, 2025 |  |
Promotion |
Army Non-Commissioned Officer Promotion Document
CPL R. Preach Company Sniper Section 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 Corporal. 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. Apr 20, 2025 Captain Brock Mason |
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Unit
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Position
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| Apr 12, 2026 | Company Sniper Section | Sniper |
| Mar 18, 2026 | S3 - Training (Weapons) | S-3 Breacher Instructor |
| Jan 15, 2026 | S3 - Training (Tabs) | S-3 Sapper Tab Instructor |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 2nd Platoon, 2nd Squad (Anvil 2-2) | Squad Leader |
| Jan 4, 2026 | S3 - Training (Medical) | S-3 Combat Lifesaver Instructor |
| Dec 19, 2025 | S3 - Training (Weapons) | S-3 Heavy Weapons Instructor |
| Dec 19, 2025 | S3 - Training (Weapons) | S-3 Grenadier Instructor |
| Dec 19, 2025 | S3 - Training (Weapons) | S-3 Machine Gunner Instructor |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 2nd Platoon, 2nd Squad (Anvil 2-2) | Team Leader |
| Nov 24, 2025 | S3 - Training (Weapons) | S-3 Marksman Instructor |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 2nd Platoon, 2nd Squad Alpha Team (Anvil 2-2A) | Alpha Fireteam Rifleman |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 2nd Platoon, 1st Squad Bravo Team (Anvil 2-1B) | Bravo Fireteam Rifleman |
| Oct 22, 2025 | S1 - Recruiting | S-1 Lead Recruiter |
| Oct 22, 2025 | S1 - Personnel / Recruiting | S-1 Lead Recruiter |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 1st Platoon, 1st Squad Bravo Fireteam (Raider 1-1B) | Bravo Fireteam Leader |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 1st Platoon, 1st Squad (Raider 1-1) | Bravo Fireteam Leader |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 1st Platoon, 1st Squad (Raider 1-1) | Bravo Fireteam Leader |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 1st Platoon, 1st Squad (Raider 1-1) | Alpha Fireteam Rifleman |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Reserve Platoon | Reserve Platoon |
| Jun 13, 2025 | S3 - Basic Training | S-3 BCT/RASP Instructor |
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Qualification
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| Mar 18, 2026 | Breacher School |
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| Nov 14, 2025 | Drone School |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | Expert Infantryman School |
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| Nov 3, 2025 | Jumpmaster School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Basic Leadership (BLC) 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 | 68W (Medic) School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Combat Lifesaver School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Land Navigation 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 | SERE School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Air Assault School |