Jay Lewis Active Duty
Lieutenant Colonel, Regimental Commanding Officer
Specialty
18A
Unit
5th Special Forces Group HQ
Position
Regimental Commanding Officer
Time in service
4 months, 14 days
Time in grade
8 days
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S-3 Operations
- S3 OIC | 34F - Intelligence Analyst
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S-5 Public Affairs Office
- S5 OIC | 46Q - Public Affairs Specialist
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S-6 Force Improvement Group
- S6 OIC | 95T - Instructor
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S-7 Base Maintenance Office
- S7 OIC | 918B - Electronic Systems Maintenance Technician
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Award
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| Apr 1, 2026 | Humanitarian Service Medal |
Award Certificate
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 5th Special Forces Group, Jay Lewis is hereby awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal Awarded : Apr 1, 2026 Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis
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“CPT J.Lewis purchased a copy of Arma Reforger for a member of the unit”
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| Apr 1, 2026 | Army Commendation Medal |
Award Certificate
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 5th Special Forces Group, Jay Lewis is hereby awarded the Army Commendation Medal Awarded : Apr 1, 2026 Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis
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"CPT Lewis on a solo mission successfully achieved all mission checkpoints, despite being alone and heavily outnumber he pushed through, destroyed the logistics hub and transmission station, and ultimately eliminated the EDF Intel Officer in the area."
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| Nov 28, 2025 | Army Service Ribbon |
Award Certificate
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 5th Special Forces Group, Jay Lewis is hereby awarded the Army Service Ribbon Awarded : Nov 28, 2025 Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
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Rank
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| Apr 2, 2026 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Promotion Certificate
TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of Jay Lewis I do promote them to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the 5th Special Forces Group to grade as such from this date Apr 2, 2026 You will discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted and uphold the traditions and standards of the Army. Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Promotion Certificate
TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of Jay Lewis I do promote them to the rank of Captain in the 5th Special Forces Group to grade as such from this date Feb 20, 2026 You will discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted and uphold the traditions and standards of the Army. Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis
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Elected to be 5th Special Forces Group's 1st Commanding Officer.
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| Dec 31, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Promotion Certificate
TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of Jay Lewis I do promote them to the rank of 1st Lieutenant in the 5th Special Forces Group to grade as such from this date Dec 31, 2025 You will discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted and uphold the traditions and standards of the Army. Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Nov 30, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Promotion Certificate
TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of Jay Lewis I do promote them to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the 5th Special Forces Group to grade as such from this date Nov 30, 2025 You will discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted and uphold the traditions and standards of the Army. Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
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Unit
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Position
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| Apr 2, 2026 | 5th Special Forces Group HQ | Regimental Commanding Officer |
| Mar 8, 2026 | S-6 Force Improvement Group | S6 OIC |
| Mar 8, 2026 | S-7 Base Maintenance Office | S7 OIC |
| Mar 8, 2026 | S-5 Public Affairs Office | S5 OIC |
| Mar 8, 2026 | S-3 Operations | S3 OIC |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ODB 5110, A-Co Headquarters | Company Commander |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Alpha Company, ODA-5111 | Operations Sergeant |
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Qualification
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| Mar 13, 2026 | Special Forces Tab |
Qualification Certificate
Special Forces Tab Awarded to: Jay Lewis To all who shall see these presents, greeting: This is to acknowledge that Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis has successfully completed and met all Department of the Army and 5th Special Forces Groups established training requirements for the qualification of Special Forces Tab Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Qualified with Rifle: Expert |
Qualification Certificate
Qualified with Rifle: Expert Awarded to: Jay Lewis To all who shall see these presents, greeting: This is to acknowledge that Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis has successfully completed and met all Department of the Army and 5th Special Forces Groups established training requirements for the qualification of Qualified with Rifle: Expert Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Ranger Tab |
Qualification Certificate
Ranger Tab Awarded to: Jay Lewis To all who shall see these presents, greeting: This is to acknowledge that Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis has successfully completed and met all Department of the Army and 5th Special Forces Groups established training requirements for the qualification of Ranger Tab Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Pathfinder Course |
Qualification Certificate
Pathfinder Course Awarded to: Jay Lewis To all who shall see these presents, greeting: This is to acknowledge that Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis has successfully completed and met all Department of the Army and 5th Special Forces Groups established training requirements for the qualification of Pathfinder Course Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Air Assault Course |
Qualification Certificate
Air Assault Course Awarded to: Jay Lewis To all who shall see these presents, greeting: This is to acknowledge that Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis has successfully completed and met all Department of the Army and 5th Special Forces Groups established training requirements for the qualification of Air Assault Course Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Airborne Course |
Qualification Certificate
Airborne Course Awarded to: Jay Lewis To all who shall see these presents, greeting: This is to acknowledge that Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis has successfully completed and met all Department of the Army and 5th Special Forces Groups established training requirements for the qualification of Airborne Course Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |



Special Forces Tab
Qualified with Rifle: Expert
Ranger Tab
Pathfinder Course
Air Assault Course
Airborne Course