Austin Bills 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,

Austin Bills

is hereby awarded the Army Recruiting Ribbon

Awarded :

Apr 30, 2026

Signed:

Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis

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 Bills

is hereby awarded the Army Recruiting Ribbon with V device

Awarded :

Apr 18, 2026

Signed:

Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis

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 Bills

is hereby awarded the U.S. Army Ranger Tab

Awarded :

Apr 3, 2026

Signed:

Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis

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 Bills

is hereby awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge

Awarded :

Apr 3, 2026

Signed:

Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis

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 Bills

is hereby awarded the Air Assault Badge

Awarded :

Apr 3, 2026

Signed:

Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis

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 Bills

is hereby awarded the Basic Parachute Badge

Awarded :

Apr 3, 2026

Signed:

Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis

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 Bills

is hereby awarded the National Defense Service Ribbon

Awarded :

Mar 30, 2026

Signed:

Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis

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 Bills

is hereby awarded the Army Service Ribbon

Awarded :

Mar 30, 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

Austin Bills

I do promote them to the rank of

Major 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

Assignment Orders

To: Major Austin Bills

From: Commanding Officer

Unit: 5th Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion HQ

Mission:

You have been re-assigned for combat duty

Effective Date: Apr 2, 2026

Expire / End date: Until Further Ordered

Details:

You have been assigned to 5th Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion 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.

Ranger Tab

Awarded to:

Austin Bills

To all who shall see these presents, greeting:

This is to acknowledge that Major Austin Bills

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

Officer Candidate School

Awarded to:

Austin Bills

To all who shall see these presents, greeting:

This is to acknowledge that Major Austin Bills

has successfully completed and met all Department of the Army and 5th Special Forces Groups established training requirements

for the qualification of Officer Candidate School

Signed:

Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis

Qualified with Rifle: Expert

Awarded to:

Austin Bills

To all who shall see these presents, greeting:

This is to acknowledge that Major Austin Bills

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

Airborne Course

Awarded to:

Austin Bills

To all who shall see these presents, greeting:

This is to acknowledge that Major Austin Bills

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

Air Assault Course

Awarded to:

Austin Bills

To all who shall see these presents, greeting:

This is to acknowledge that Major Austin Bills

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

Special Forces Tab

Awarded to:

Austin Bills

To all who shall see these presents, greeting:

This is to acknowledge that Major Austin Bills

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