J. Duncan Active
Sergeant First Class, Platoon Sergeant - "Anvil 2-7"
Specialty
Infantry Officer
Position
Platoon Sergeant - "Anvil 2-7"
Unit
2nd Platoon HQ
Status
Active
Time in service
10 months, 27 days
Time in grade
6 months, 14 days
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S3 - Training (Weapons)
- S-3 Weapons Master Instructor | Combat Engineer Senior Sergeant | Active
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S3 - Training (Tabs)
- S-3 Sapper Tab Instructor | Combat Engineer Senior Sergeant | Active
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S5 - Media
- S-5 Filmmaker | 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 18, 2026 | Expert Infantryman Badge |
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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 31, 2026 | Military Free-Fall Parachutist Badge |
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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 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Operation Sirocco Award
This award was given to Sergeant First Class J. Duncan during Operation Sirocco in Afghanistan. |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Marksman Badge |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | 68W Badge |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | Ranger Tab |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | Sapper Tab |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon |
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| Oct 27, 2025 | S-3 Staff Shop Badge (Instructor) |
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| Oct 17, 2025 | Army Service Ribbon |
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| Nov 3, 2023 | Air Assault 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 | |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Operation Deadfall IV | |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Operation Deadfall III | |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Operation Deadfall II | |
| 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 Sergeant First Class J. Duncan during Operation Sirocco in Afghanistan. |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Operation Wolverines: Patrol Operation I | |
| Jul 14, 2024 | Operation Desert Reprisal IV | |
| Jun 30, 2024 | Operation Desert Reprisal III | |
| Jun 23, 2024 | Operation Desert Reprisal II | |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Operation Desert Reprisal: Patrol Operation I | |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Operation Desert Reprisal I | |
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Rank
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| Nov 18, 2025 |  |
Promotion | |
| Oct 25, 2025 |  |
Demotion |
Army Non-Commissioned Officer Promotion Document
SGT J. Duncan 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 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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| Feb 8, 2026 | 2nd Platoon HQ | Platoon Sergeant - "Anvil 2-7" |
| Dec 17, 2025 | S5 - Media | S-5 Filmmaker |
| Oct 27, 2025 | S3 - Training (Weapons) | S-3 Weapons Master Instructor |
| Oct 27, 2025 | S3 - Training (Tabs) | S-3 Sapper Tab Instructor |
| Oct 25, 2025 | 2nd Platoon, 1st Squad (Anvil 2-1) | Section Team Leader |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 2nd Platoon HQ | Platoon Sergeant - "Anvil 2-7" |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Discharged | General Discharged |
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Qualification
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| Mar 31, 2026 | Military Free-Fall School |
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| Mar 18, 2026 | Breacher School |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | Basic Leadership (BLC) School |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | Advanced Leadership (ALC) School |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | Sapper School |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | Ranger School |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | 68W (Medic) School |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | Designated Marksman School |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | Grenadier School |
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| Nov 6, 2025 | Combat Lifesaver School |
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| Dec 3, 2023 | Airborne School |
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| Nov 3, 2023 | Air Assault School |
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| Oct 16, 2023 | Heavy Weapons School |
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| Sep 22, 2023 | Machine Gunner School |