Specialist Andrew Graves

Specialist Graves,

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities and your demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, promoted to the rank of Specialist.

Signed,
Captain Brock MacDonald

Specialist Graves,

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities and your demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, promoted to the rank of Private First Class.

Signed,
Captain Brock MacDonald

To: Specialist Graves
From: Captain MacDonald

Mission:
You have been assigned for combat duty.

Effective Date: Immediately
Expire / End Date: Until Further Ordered

Details:
You have been assigned to as .

Guidance:
Assignment to a combat unit is a duty that comes with many responsibilities. The soldiers serving alongside you count on you to fulfill your obligations. Fulfillment of your obligations and responsibilities entails that you notify the unit of upcoming absences and request a leave of absence in advance; that you will serve as a committed soldier in combat operations; that you will respect the chain of command; that you will carry out your mission first and foremost and consider yourself and your statistics last; and that you not only reflect well on your combat unit, but on the 173rd Airborne Brigade as a whole. Much is expected from you, but we are confident that you will exceed those expectations.

To: Specialist Graves
From: Captain MacDonald

Mission:
You have been assigned for combat duty.

Effective Date: Immediately
Expire / End Date: Until Further Ordered

Details:
You have been assigned to as .

Guidance:
Assignment to a combat unit is a duty that comes with many responsibilities. The soldiers serving alongside you count on you to fulfill your obligations. Fulfillment of your obligations and responsibilities entails that you notify the unit of upcoming absences and request a leave of absence in advance; that you will serve as a committed soldier in combat operations; that you will respect the chain of command; that you will carry out your mission first and foremost and consider yourself and your statistics last; and that you not only reflect well on your combat unit, but on the 173rd Airborne Brigade as a whole. Much is expected from you, but we are confident that you will exceed those expectations.

To: Specialist Graves
From: Captain MacDonald

Mission:
You have been assigned for combat duty.

Effective Date: Immediately
Expire / End Date: Until Further Ordered

Details:
You have been assigned to as .

Guidance:
Assignment to a combat unit is a duty that comes with many responsibilities. The soldiers serving alongside you count on you to fulfill your obligations. Fulfillment of your obligations and responsibilities entails that you notify the unit of upcoming absences and request a leave of absence in advance; that you will serve as a committed soldier in combat operations; that you will respect the chain of command; that you will carry out your mission first and foremost and consider yourself and your statistics last; and that you not only reflect well on your combat unit, but on the 173rd Airborne Brigade as a whole. Much is expected from you, but we are confident that you will exceed those expectations.

Specialist Graves,

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities and your demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, promoted to the rank of Private.

Signed,
Captain Brock MacDonald

To: Specialist Graves
From: Captain MacDonald

Mission:
You have been assigned for combat duty.

Effective Date: Immediately
Expire / End Date: Until Further Ordered

Details:
You have been assigned to as .

Guidance:
Assignment to a combat unit is a duty that comes with many responsibilities. The soldiers serving alongside you count on you to fulfill your obligations. Fulfillment of your obligations and responsibilities entails that you notify the unit of upcoming absences and request a leave of absence in advance; that you will serve as a committed soldier in combat operations; that you will respect the chain of command; that you will carry out your mission first and foremost and consider yourself and your statistics last; and that you not only reflect well on your combat unit, but on the 173rd Airborne Brigade as a whole. Much is expected from you, but we are confident that you will exceed those expectations.

To: Specialist Graves
From: Captain MacDonald

Mission:
You have been assigned for combat duty.

Effective Date: Immediately
Expire / End Date: Until Further Ordered

Details:
You have been assigned to as .

Guidance:
Assignment to a combat unit is a duty that comes with many responsibilities. The soldiers serving alongside you count on you to fulfill your obligations. Fulfillment of your obligations and responsibilities entails that you notify the unit of upcoming absences and request a leave of absence in advance; that you will serve as a committed soldier in combat operations; that you will respect the chain of command; that you will carry out your mission first and foremost and consider yourself and your statistics last; and that you not only reflect well on your combat unit, but on the 173rd Airborne Brigade as a whole. Much is expected from you, but we are confident that you will exceed those expectations.

Specialist Graves,

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities and your demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Campaign: Operation Desert Trilogy.

Signed,
Captain Brock MacDonald

Specialist Graves,

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities and your demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Army Commendation Medal.

Signed,
Captain Brock MacDonald

Specialist Graves,

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities and your demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Combat Star (1st Award).

Signed,
Captain Brock MacDonald

Specialist Graves,

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities and your demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Combat Star (1st Award).

Signed,
Captain Brock MacDonald

Specialist Graves,

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities and your demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Air Assault Badge.

Signed,
Captain Brock MacDonald

Specialist Graves,

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities and your demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Campaign: Operation Lost Torch.

Signed,
Captain Brock MacDonald

Specialist Graves,

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities and your demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

Signed,
Captain Brock MacDonald

Specialist Graves,

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities and your demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Sharpshooter Qualification Badge.

Signed,
Captain Brock MacDonald

Specialist Graves,

The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities and your demonstrated leadership potential and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Army Service Ribbon.

Signed,
Captain Brock MacDonald