Rick Rau Active Duty

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,

Rick Rau

is hereby awarded the Army Service Ribbon

Awarded :

Feb 13, 2026

Signed:

Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis

TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING:

Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of

Rick Rau

I do promote them to the rank of

Warrant Officer 1 in the 5th Special Forces Group

to grade as such from this date

Mar 17, 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

Assignment Orders

To: Warrant Officer 1 Rick Rau

From: Commanding Officer

Unit: Support Staff

Mission:

You have been re-assigned for combat duty

Effective Date: Apr 30, 2026

Expire / End date: Until Further Ordered

Details:

You have been assigned to Support Staff.

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.

Qualified with Rifle: Expert

Awarded to:

Rick Rau

To all who shall see these presents, greeting:

This is to acknowledge that Warrant Officer 1 Rick Rau

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

Ranger Tab

Awarded to:

Rick Rau

To all who shall see these presents, greeting:

This is to acknowledge that Warrant Officer 1 Rick Rau

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

Airborne Course

Awarded to:

Rick Rau

To all who shall see these presents, greeting:

This is to acknowledge that Warrant Officer 1 Rick Rau

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