Austin Byrd Active Duty
Sergeant, Aide to Commanding Officer
Specialty
35F — Intelligence Analyst
Unit
5th Special Forces Group HQ
Position
Aide to Commanding Officer
Supervisors
- LTC Jay Lewis
Time in service
3 months, 22 days
Time in grade
3 months, 17 days
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S-3 Operations
- S3 NCOIC | 35F — Intelligence Analyst
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S-6 Force Improvement Group
- S6 Instructor | 95T — Instructor | Active Duty
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Award
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| Apr 30, 2026 | Joint Service Achievement 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, Austin Byrd is hereby awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal Awarded : Apr 30, 2026 Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 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, Austin Byrd is hereby awarded the Army Service Ribbon Awarded : Feb 13, 2026 Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
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Rank
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| Feb 13, 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 Austin Byrd I do promote them to the rank of Sergeant in the 5th Special Forces Group to grade as such from this date Feb 13, 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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| Apr 20, 2026 | 5th Special Forces Group HQ | Aide to Commanding Officer |
Assignment Document
Assignment Orders To: Sergeant Austin Byrd From: Commanding Officer Unit: 5th Special Forces Group HQ Mission: You have been re-assigned for combat duty Effective Date: Apr 20, 2026 Expire / End date: Until Further Ordered Details: You have been assigned to 5th Special Forces Group HQ. Guidance: Assignment to a combat unit is a duty that comes with many responsibilities. The soldiers serving alongside you count on you to fulfil 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 5th Special Forces Group OMST as a whole. Much is expected from you, but we are confident you will exceed those expectations. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | S-6 Force Improvement Group | S6 Instructor |
Assignment Document
Assignment Orders To: Sergeant Austin Byrd From: Commanding Officer Unit: 5th Special Forces Group HQ Mission: You have been re-assigned for combat duty Effective Date: Apr 16, 2026 Expire / End date: Until Further Ordered Details: You have been assigned to S-6 Force Improvement Group. Guidance: Assignment to a combat unit is a duty that comes with many responsibilities. The soldiers serving alongside you count on you to fulfil 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 5th Special Forces Group OMST as a whole. Much is expected from you, but we are confident you will exceed those expectations. |
| Mar 8, 2026 | S-3 Operations | S3 NCOIC | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Alpha Company, ODA-5111 | Intelligence Sergeant |
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Qualification
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| Feb 13, 2026 | Qualified with Rifle: Expert |
Qualification Certificate
Qualified with Rifle: Expert Awarded to: Austin Byrd To all who shall see these presents, greeting: This is to acknowledge that Sergeant Austin Byrd 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: Austin Byrd To all who shall see these presents, greeting: This is to acknowledge that Sergeant Austin Byrd 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 | Airborne Course |
Qualification Certificate
Airborne Course Awarded to: Austin Byrd To all who shall see these presents, greeting: This is to acknowledge that Sergeant Austin Byrd 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 |
Qualified with Rifle: Expert
Ranger Tab
Airborne Course