Austin Bills Active Duty
Major, Battalion Commanding Officer
Specialty
18A — Special Forces Officer
Unit
5th Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion HQ
Position
Battalion Commanding Officer
Time in service
2 months, 1 day
Time in grade
1 month, 27 days
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S-1 Personnel
- S1 Uniform Updater | 42B — Human Resources Officer
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S-4 Recruiting Office
- S4 OIC | Active Duty
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Award
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| Apr 30, 2026 | Army Recruiting 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 Bills is hereby awarded the Army Recruiting Ribbon Awarded : Apr 30, 2026 Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Army Recruiting Ribbon |
Award Certificate - V Device
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 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | U.S. Army Ranger Tab |
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 Bills is hereby awarded the U.S. Army Ranger Tab Awarded : Apr 3, 2026 Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Expert Infantryman Badge |
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 Bills is hereby awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge Awarded : Apr 3, 2026 Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Air Assault Badge |
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 Bills is hereby awarded the Air Assault Badge Awarded : Apr 3, 2026 Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Basic Parachute Badge |
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 Bills is hereby awarded the Basic Parachute Badge Awarded : Apr 3, 2026 Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Mar 30, 2026 | National Defense 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 Bills is hereby awarded the National Defense Service Ribbon Awarded : Mar 30, 2026 Signed: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Lewis |
| Mar 30, 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 Bills is hereby awarded the Army Service Ribbon Awarded : Mar 30, 2026 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 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 |
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| Apr 5, 2026 | S-4 Recruiting Office | S4 OIC | |
| Apr 4, 2026 | S-1 Personnel | S1 Uniform Updater | |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 5th Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion HQ | Battalion Commanding Officer |
Assignment Document
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. |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Alpha Company, ODA-5112 | Detachment Commander |
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Qualification
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| Apr 7, 2026 | Ranger Tab |
Qualification Certificate
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 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Officer Candidate School |
Qualification Certificate
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 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Qualified with Rifle: Expert |
Qualification Certificate
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 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Airborne Course |
Qualification Certificate
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 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Air Assault Course |
Qualification Certificate
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 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Special Forces Tab |
Qualification Certificate
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 |
Ranger Tab
Officer Candidate School
Qualified with Rifle: Expert
Airborne Course
Air Assault Course
Special Forces Tab