Daniel Best 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,

Daniel Best

is hereby awarded the Army Service Ribbon

Awarded :

Apr 7, 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

Daniel Best

I do promote them to the rank of

Staff Sergeant in the 5th Special Forces Group

to grade as such from this date

Apr 18, 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

TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING:

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

Daniel Best

I do promote them to the rank of

Sergeant in the 5th Special Forces Group

to grade as such from this date

Apr 9, 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: Staff Sergeant Daniel Best

From: Commanding Officer

Unit: Alpha Company, ODA-5211

Mission:

You have been re-assigned for combat duty

Effective Date: Apr 4, 2026

Expire / End date: Until Further Ordered

Details:

You have been assigned to Alpha Company, ODA-5211.

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.