A. Childers Active

 Operation Blood Money 

 Operation Blood Money 

 Operation Blood Money 

 Operation Sunfire 

 Operation Sunfire 

 Operation Sunfire 

 Operation Cold Trail 

 Operation Red Dragon 

 Operation Wolverines 

 Operation Wolverines 

 Operation Desert Reprisal 

 Operation Desert Reprisal 

 Operation Desert Reprisal 

Operation Loose Fang

Operation Rising Tide

Operation Rising Tide

Operation Narco

Operation Narco

This award was given to First Lieutenant A. Childers during Operation Sirocco in Afghanistan.

1LT A. Childers

24th Special Tactics Squadron

The Secretary of the Air Force 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 Air Force and the unit, you are, therefore, promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. 

As a Officer in the Armed Forces of the United States Air Force, 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 Air Force in the discharge of your duties.

Oct 19, 2025

Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Mycka

2LT A. Childers

24th Special Tactics Squadron

 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 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.

Aug 16, 2025

Captain Brock Mason

SMSgt A. Childers

24th Special Tactics Squadron

 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 Senior 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.

Mar 30, 2025

Captain Brock Mason