29TH INFANTRY DIVISION
116TH REGIMENT, 2ND BN
Easy COMPANY
Official Awards for Meritorious Service Before and During EP4’s Deployment
April 20th 2024
First Lieutenant Christian Runing
First Lieutenant Christian Runing has participated in their third official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 2nd Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal. In addition 1Lt, Runing will receive the Legion of Merit for leading EP4 to victory in an official scrimmage.
Sergeant Major Ross M. Dethfield
Sgt. Maj. Dethfield went to every scrim prep save one. He provided important insights on how to properly implement the scrim format and aided in the development of EP4s fledgling crewmen. Critically, The Sgt. Maj. noted EP4 struggled with the OPFOR component of scrim preparations: EP4 team lead for opposition forces played it as a 29th versus 29th event. Sgt. Major Dethfield stepped up to lead OPFOR moving forward and provided EP4 with a vast array of potential variants from the opposition. As a result, very little that occurred in the scrim was a surprise to EP4. His support played an important role in forming the scrim’s outcome. This deserves recognition. Sgt. Maj. Dethfield is with this awarded the Soldier’s Medal
Master Sergeant Linus R. Bagge
Master Sergeant Linus R. Bagge has participated in their fourth official scrimmage. For being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Sergeant Furkan Akbulut has participated in their third official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 2nd Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Sergeant Jergul A. Jergulson has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Sergeant George S. Lebedev has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Sergeant Tim N. Steinbarth has participated in their second official scrimmage. For being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Corporal Tyrone S. Blackburn has participated in their third official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 2nd Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Corporal Simon M. Bærentzen has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Corporal Stijn Hapers has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Corporal Oisín Moore has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Corporal Hiems Winter has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Technician, 5th Grade Olaf A. Baron
Technician, 5th Grade Olaf A. Baron has participated in their fourth official scrimmage. For being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Technician, 5th Grade Patryk Borkowski
Technician, 5th Grade Patryk Borkowski has participated in their third official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 2nd Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Technician, 5th Grade Igor Cooper
Technician, 5th Grade Igor Cooper has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Technician, 5th Grade Thomas Lorne
Technician, 5th Grade Thomas Lorne has participated in their fourth official scrimmage. For being a part of an attack round in a scrimmage in which it was a victory he will receive the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.
Private, First Class Antonio S. Alvaro
Private, First Class Antonio S. Alvaro has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Bram Hapers
Private, First Class Bram Hapers has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Natan Blackwood
Private, First Class Natan Blackwood has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Leon Buckner
Private, First Class Leon Buckner has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Robert V. Cheek
Private, First Class Robert V. Cheek has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Munir Ghazali
Private, First Class Munir Ghazali has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of defense round round in a scrimmage in which it was a victory he will receive the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Private, First Class Jonathan D. Gray
Private, First Class Jonathan D. Gray has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Lukáš Lachman
Private, First Class Lukáš Lachman has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Enrique A. Melero
Private, First Class Enrique A. Melero has participated in their second official scrimmage. For being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Evert Montell
Private, First Class Evert Montell has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Jan Novotný
Private, First Class Jan Novotný has participated in their second official scrimmage. For being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Valentin Osaka
Private, First Class Valentin Osaka has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Emyr M. Pritchard
Private, First Class Emyr M. Pritchard has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Ram Rasmusson
Private, First Class Ram Rasmusson has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Joseph Sadawi
Private, First Class Joseph Sadawi has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Seba S. Salaj
Private, First Class Seba S. Salaj has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Shnjonik S. Shniderman
Private, First Class Shnjonik S. Shniderman has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Elisabeth V. Spark
Private, First Class Elisabeth V. Spark has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private, First Class Saad Turki
Private, First Class Saad Turki has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
On the 20th of April, during a scrim against the 44th, PFC Turki demonstrated exemplary rifleman skills. He initially played a scouting role, giving precise and accurate callouts, suppressing enemies, and assisting teammates in falling back. Later, he was ordered to defend a 2x2 ammo dump, where he continued to provide accurate callouts. As the defense dwindled to only three defenders against seven attackers, PFC Turki’s true skills and expertise shone. Positioned on the north side of the OBJ building, he promptly flanked and eliminated one attacker who was pushing. He then rotated to cover the southeastern entrance, where he killed another attacker. Afterward, he fell back to cover the direct entrance to the OBJ, calling out multiple enemies with deadly accuracy, leading to their elimination by the remaining defenders. When the attacking tank advanced into the OBJ building after losing their infantry, PFC Turki diverted the tank’s attention, enabling his teammates to rotate and eliminate a dismounted crewman. He then rotated west and held the southwestern entrance, cutting down the last two remaining attackers. PFC Turki’s deadly accuracy with callouts and near-perfect rotations ultimately led to the defenders’ victory.
Private, First Class Viktor K. Ivanov
Private, First Class Viktor K. Ivanov has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Private Alicia Aquila has participated in their first official scrimmage and is therefore eligible for his Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award, for being a part of a two round scrimmage in which both rounds were a victory they will receive the World War II Victory Medal.
Cpl. Garrick L. Roland
Cpl. Roland advised me after the scrim was announced that he would make himself available to attend scrim prep with our squad and our platoon as often as possible and given such has attended 15/17 scrim preps during the period.
His tireless dedication was not awarded with scrim participation, but nonetheless he provided consistent and quality training to our platoon during the scrim prep period. Cpl. Roland consistently proved to be a worthy opponent as well as an excellent team mate, consistently attending drills to provide EP4 with the experience they required to prove successful come the scrim.
PFC Daniel V. Atanasov
PFC Atanasov displayed great flexibility during the preparation, willing and able to perform any and all orders he was instructed, even when such were outside of his usual modus operandi. His skill as a rifleman amongst his previously listed qualities proved to be an excellent practice ground for anyone on the opposing side of him, and even on the off chance he was put inside of a MATV Crows or TIGR did PFC Atanasov comply and perform to the best of his abilities with the hand he was dealt. His performance during drills was exemplary & befitting of a 29th member, and his eagerness to assist & apply himself during said drills despite his inability to attend shows me that he is for all intents and purposes a model soldier for a Good Conduct Medal.
Pvt. Rydell has proven a worthy team mate and a worthy adversary to 29th forces and committed himself to training for the scrim even though he was aware he would not be able to attend. Not only did he go to the expected mandatory and bat drills, he also guested most other scrim prep drills despite knowing he would not attend the scrim. It is through these actions that Pvt. Rydell demonstrated his commitment to ensuring EP4 had the best possible outcome at the scrim consistently showing up to train with his squad and platoon mates.
The defense followed the same squad deployment outline as in the attack. EP4S3 and a marksman held the north. EP4S1 and a marksman was positioned in the South. EP4S2 was in the center-east dunes. Tank and M-ATV were placed in the center along with EP4HQ reserve squad (3 soldiers). It soon became clear EP4 faced a multi prong attack from the NW, W and S. In a high risk, high reward gambit, the defending Abrams shifted north to engage the T-72 once it was called out on the north-center road. Unfortunately, the T72 tracked the Abrams, then followed up with a precise ammo racking blow. The crew bailed out and fell back to the objectives on foot. EP4s CE’s attempted to deal with the T-72. They succeeded in dealing minor damage to the vehicle, but at a heavy cost. The 44th applied pressure from all sides and used its amour advantage to gain ground at high cost. The intel table was lost leaving a sole wounded attacker alive in the west. The remaining defenders traded losses with the attackers. In the endgame, a PFC, a crewman and the team leader defended the ammo dump from a T-72 and 4 infantrymen. A staunch and active defense forced the tank to expend its remaining ammunition. They then defeated remaining infantry and dismounted crewmen. This left two defenders on the field for an EP4 victory.