Demographics
Staff Sergeant
John Stella
Inactive Ready Reserve
NCO Reserves
Length In Service

Time in Service

2 years, 6 months, 3 days

Time in Grade

1 year, 3 months, 18 days

Reported In

5 months ago

(August 25, 2024 10:12)

Administrative Positions
Administrative Unit Administrative Position
S-3 Department of Unit Operations Junior Zeus Curator
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Date Text
October 26, 2024 Awarded 2024 Olympic Participation Award
September 14, 2024 Awarded 24 Months Time in Service
May 13, 2024 Awarded the Operational Achievement Award
February 1, 2024 Awarded the 18 Months Time in Service
December 4, 2023 GenLOA: 01/01/2024
October 14, 2023 Promoted to Staff Sergeant
September 1, 2023 Awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge Third Stage
September 1, 2023 Awarded the Operation Desolate Sands
August 1, 2023 Awarded the 12 Months Time in Service
June 17, 2023 Awarded the Logistical Achievement Award
Most Recent Awards
2024 Olympic Participation Award
October 27, 2024 12:24
24 Months Time in Service
September 14, 2024 04:33
Operational Achievement Award
May 13, 2024 02:10
18 Months Time in Service
February 1, 2024 07:02
Operation Desolate Sands
September 1, 2023 02:09
Top 5 Most Frequent Combat Roles
  • Participant (134 occurrences)
  • Light Infantry - Automatic Rifleman (4 occurrences)
  • Light Infantry - Team Leader (3 occurrences)
  • Light Infantry - Rifleman (2 occurrences)
Event Frequency
  • Operation (134 occurrences)
  • Operations (9 occurrences)
1 2 3 4 ... 15
Date Event Role Type
January 12, 2025 Operation Cold Lightning II Light Infantry - Automatic Rifleman Operations
December 15, 2024 Operation Mall Cop Light Infantry - Team Leader Operations
November 24, 2024 Operation Lumberjack Light Infantry - Rifleman Operations
November 17, 2024 Operation High Tide Light Infantry - Automatic Rifleman Operations
November 3, 2024 Operation Praesidium Light Infantry - Team Leader Operations
October 20, 2024 Operation Steakhouse Light Infantry - Automatic Rifleman Operations
October 13, 2024 Operation Astros Light Infantry - Rifleman Operations
September 22, 2024 Operation Manticore - Pt 4 Light Infantry - Automatic Rifleman Operations
September 15, 2024 Operation Manticore - Pt 2 Light Infantry - Team Leader Operations
August 19, 2024 Operation Lead Advance II Participant Operation
Date Unit Position
February 18, 2024 Inactive Ready Reserve NCO Reserves
October 14, 2023 Alpha Company, Second Platoon Headquarters Platoon Sergeant
July 8, 2023 Alpha Company, Second Platoon, First Squad Squad Leader
February 11, 2023 Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Second Squad Squad Leader
January 19, 2023 Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad Bravo Fireteam Leader
September 15, 2022 Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Second Squad Bravo Fireteam Leader
August 2, 2022 Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Second Squad Alpha Fireteam Member
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Date Qualification
May 26, 2024 Cannon Crew Member Course*
April 13, 2024 Mine Clearance*
April 13, 2024 Advanced Demo*
November 12, 2023 Marksmanship Course
October 23, 2023 Machine Gunner's Course
October 23, 2023 Close Combat Missile Course
October 15, 2023 HUMINT*
June 15, 2023 153A Aviator MOS Qualification
May 26, 2023 Advanced Leadership Course
March 25, 2023 Advanced Demo*
Date Type Action Action
Category Equipment Name Description MOS Variants Tags Source
Primary Weapon M4A1 5.56 MM CQB Standard Issue Service Weapon 11Z Black, Olive, Sand Assault Rifle MOS
Primary Weapon M4A1 5.56 MM Standard Issue Service Weapon 11Z Black, Olive, Sand Assault Rifle MOS
Primary Weapon M4A1 5.56 MM GL Standard Issue Service Weapon 11Z Black, Olive, Sand Grenade Launcher Assault Rifle MOS
Primary Weapon M249 PIP (SHORT/LCBA) Standard Issue LMG 11Z Light Machine Gun MOS
Primary Weapon M240G Standard Issue MMG Medium Machine Gun Qualification
Primary Weapon M590A1 (Short) Progression Item Shotgun Progression Qualification
Sidearm P226 9 MM Standard Issue Service Weapon 11Z Black, Olive, Sand Pistol MOS
Uniform CRYE G3 Standard Issue Uniform 11Z Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Rolled Sleeves MOS
Uniform [US] OCP Summer Standard Issue Uniform 11Z All Variants MOS
Uniform MASSIF COMBAT UNIFORM Standard Issue Uniform 11Z Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Rolled Sleeves MOS
Uniform BATTLE DRESS UNIFORM Standard Issue Uniform 11Z Multicam & Multicam Tropic MOS
Helmet MICH 2000 Standard Issue Helmet 11Z Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine MOS
Helmet OPSCORE Standard Issue Helmet 11Z Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine MOS
Helmet OPSCORE 2 Standard Issue Helmet 11Z Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine MOS
Helmet [US] IHPS (OCP) Standard Issue Helmet 11Z All Variants MOS
Helmet [US] ACH Norotos Standard Issue Helmet 11Z All Variants MOS
Helmet [US] ACH PSQ Standard Issue Helmet 11Z All Variants MOS
Weapon Attachment TA31RCO-RMR Standard Issue Attachment 11Z Sight MOS
Weapon Attachment M145 MGO Standard Issue Attachment 11Z Sight MOS
Weapon Attachment ICO Standard Issue Attachment 11Z Black, Olive, Sand Sight MOS
Weapon Attachment ARO Standard Issue Attachment 11Z Black, Olive, Sand Sight MOS
Weapon Attachment AICO Standard Issue Attachment 11Z Black, Olive, Sand Sight MOS
Weapon Attachment AHO Standard Issue Attachment 11Z Black, Olive, Sand Sight MOS
Weapon Attachment ACOG Standard Issue Attachment 11Z Black, Olive, Sand Sight MOS
NVG Device AN/PVS-15 Standard Issue NVG 11Z Winter MOS
NVG Device AN/PVS-14 Standard Issue NVG 11Z MOS
Ammo 40 MM FLARE ROUND Standard Issue Munitions 11Z Red, White MOS
Ammo 40 MM HE GRENADE Standard Issue Munitions 11Z MOS
Ammo 40 MM HEDP GRENADE Standard Issue Munitions 11Z MOS
Ammo 200 RND M249 SOFTPACK M855A1 (MIXED) Standard Issue Munitions 11Z Tracer (Green) MOS
Ammo 9 MM 15RND P226 MAG Standard Issue Munitions 11Z Tracer (Green) MOS
Ammo 30 RND PMAG M855A1 Standard Issue Munitions 11Z Tracer (Green) MOS
Ammo 40 MM SMOKE GRENADE Standard Issue Munitions 11Z Green, Blue, White, Red, Purple MOS
Launcher M136 (HEAT) Standard Issue Service Weapon 11Z Rocket Launcher DISPOSABLE MOS Progression
Launcher JAVELIN Special Weapon Rocket Launcher Rocket Launcher Qualification
Launcher MAAWS Special Weapon Rocket Launcher Rocket Launcher Qualification
Launcher FIM-92F Stinger Special Weapon Rocket Launcher Rocket Launcher Qualification
Vest [US] IOTV Standard Issue Vest 11Z All Variants MOS
Vest PARACLETE RAV Standard Issue Vest 11Z Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator MOS
Vest LBT6094 Standard Issue Vest 11Z Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator MOS
Vest LBT ARMATUS Standard Issue Vest 11Z Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator MOS
Vest DT FACP Standard Issue Vest 11Z Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator MOS
Vest [US] MSV Mk.2 Standard Issue Vest 11Z All Variants MOS
Backpack [US] MOLLE Sturmgepak (OCP) Standard Issue Backpack 11Z All Variants MOS
Backpack PATROL PACK Standard Issue Backpack 11Z W/ Radio MOS
Backpack COMPACT BAG Standard Issue Backpack 11Z Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine MOS
Backpack KIT BAG Standard Issue Backpack 11Z Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine MOS
Backpack CARRY ALL Standard Issue Backpack 11Z Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine MOS
Cosmetic Nomex Gloves Standard Issue Cosmetic 11Z All Variants MOS
Cosmetic SHEMAGH Standard Issue Cosmetic 11Z OD, Tan | Glasses, Goggles MOS
Cosmetic FACE MASK Standard Issue Cosmetic 11Z Black, OD, Tan | Glasses, Goggles MOS
Cosmetic Eyepros (Klaar) Standard Issue Cosmetic 11Z All Variants MOS
Cosmetic Eyepros (Weiss) Standard Issue Cosmetic 11Z All Variants MOS
Cosmetic Eyepros (Zwart) Standard Issue Cosmetic 11Z All Variants MOS
Cosmetic Combat Gloves Standard Issue Cosmetic 11Z All Variants MOS
Cosmetic Birth Control Glasses Standard Issue Cosmetic 11Z All Variants MOS
Binoculars VECTOR 21 NITE Standard Issue Range Finder 11Z MOS
Utility CABLE TIES Used to handcuff individuals 11Z MOS
Utility ENTRENCHING TOOL Used to dig trenches 11Z MOS
Utility MAP TOOLS Used for Land Navigation 11Z MOS
Utility EARPLUGS Used to reduce damage to hearing 11Z MOS
Utility SPRAY PAINT Used to mark terrain or buildings 11Z MOS
Utility IR STROBE Used to attach to self or vehicles. Helps aviators and friendly ground forces PID 11Z MOS
Utility HELMET CAMERA Used to let leadership see from your perspective 11Z MOS
Utility MAGLITE XL50 Standard Issue Equipment | Used to light up map 11Z MOS
Communications S7 ANDROID (CTAB) Standard Issue Navigation 11Z MOS
Communications AN/PRC-152 Standard Issue Radio 11Z MOS
Communications AN/PRC-343 Standard Issue Radio 11Z MOS
Medical SPLINT Standard Issue Medical Item 11Z MOS
Medical BANDAGE Standard Issue Medical Item 11Z Basic, Elastic, Packing, QuikClot MOS
Medical COMBAT PILL PACK Standard Issue Medical Item 11Z MOS
Medical CHEST SEAL Standard Issue Medical Item 11Z MOS
Medical 16G IV Standard Issue Medical Item 11Z MOS
Medical FAST IO Standard Issue Medical Item 11Z MOS
Medical CHEST SEAL Standard Issue Medical Item 11Z MOS
Medical PULSE OXIMETER Standard Issue Medical Item 11Z MOS
Medical KING LT Standard Issue Medical Item 11Z MOS
Medical TOURNIQUET Standard Issue Medical Item 11Z MOS
Medical Medical EPINEPHRINE AUTOINJECTOR Standard Issue Medical Item 11Z MOS
Grenade/Throwable CHEMLIGHT Glowstick, useful for marking self, or spots/areas worth noting 11Z Blue, Hi-Blue, Green, Hi-Green, Red, Hi-Red, Orange, Ultra-Hi-Orange, White, Hi-White, Yellow, Hi-Yellow, IR MOS
Grenade/Throwable M18 SMOKE GRENADE Used to provide cover, or to signal to other assets 11Z MOS
Grenade/Throwable M18 SMOKE GRENADE (COLOURS) Used to provide cover, or to signal to other assets 11Z White, Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Orange, Yellow MOS
Grenade/Throwable M67 FRAGMENTATION GRENADE Explosive Munitions 11Z MOS