John Stella
Reserves
Staff Sergeant
Demographics
Length In Service
Time in Service
2 years, 6 months, 24 days, 4 hours, 3 minutes, 43 seconds
Time in Grade
1 year, 4 months, 8 days, 8 hours, 43 seconds
Reported In
5 months ago
(August 25, 2024 09:12 PM)
Administrative Positions
| Administrative Unit | Administrative Position |
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John Stella's Accolades
| Date | Text |
|---|---|
| February 2, 2025 | Awarded Operational Achievement Award |
| 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 |
Most Recent Awards
Operational Achievement Award
February 2, 2025 08:30
2024 Olympic Participation Award
October 26, 2024 11:24
24 Months Time in Service
September 14, 2024 03:33
Operational Achievement Award
May 13, 2024 01:10
18 Months Time in Service
February 1, 2024 07:02
| Date | Event | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2025 | Operation Wipeout | Light Infantry - Team Leader | Operations |
| 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 |
Top 5 Most Frequent Combat Roles
- Participant (136 occurrences)
- Light Infantry - Team Leader (4 occurrences)
- Light Infantry - Automatic Rifleman (4 occurrences)
- Light Infantry - Rifleman (2 occurrences)
Event Frequency
- Operations (140 occurrences)
- Battle Drill (6 occurrences)
| 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 |
| 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 |
| April 29, 2023 | Battle Drill 3: Break Contact |
| Date | Type | Action | Action |
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Primary Weapon
Sidearm
Uniform
Helmet
Weapon Attachment
NVG Device
Ammo
Launcher
Vest
Backpack
Cosmetic
Binoculars
Utility
Communications
Medical
Grenade/Throwable
| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | M4A1 5.56 MM | Standard Issue Service Weapon | Black, Olive, Sand | Assault Rifle |
Base
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| Primary Weapon | M4A1 5.56 MM CQB | Standard Issue Service Weapon | Black, Olive, Sand | Assault Rifle |
Base
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| Primary Weapon | M4A1 5.56 MM GL | Standard Issue Service Weapon | Black, Olive, Sand | Assault Rifle Grenade Launcher |
Base
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| Primary Weapon | TEST WEAPON | TEST WEAPON | Assault Rifle |
Base
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| Primary Weapon | MK 17 CQC | Progression Item | Assault Rifle |
Tier: Infantry Expertise Medal 2
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| Primary Weapon | M249 PIP (SHORT/LCBA) | Standard Issue LMG | Light Machine Gun |
Base
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| Primary Weapon | M590A1 (Short) | Progression Item | Shotgun |
Qualification
Tier: Close Combat Graduate Medal
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| Primary Weapon | MP5A5 | Progression Unlock | Primary | Submachine Gun |
Tier: Close Combat Graduate Medal
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidearm | P226 9 MM | Standard Issue Service Weapon | Black, Olive, Sand | Pistol |
Base
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniform | [US] OCP Summer | Standard Issue Uniform | All Variants |
Base
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| Uniform | BATTLE DRESS UNIFORM | Standard Issue Uniform | Multicam & Multicam Tropic |
Tier: Specialist
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| Uniform | MASSIF COMBAT UNIFORM | Standard Issue Uniform | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Rolled Sleeves |
Tier: Specialist
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| Uniform | CRYE G3 | Standard Issue Uniform | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Rolled Sleeves |
Tier: Specialist
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| Uniform | OPERATIONAL WEAPON/UNIFORM TOP (TAN/OD) CAMOS | Progression Item |
Tier: Infantry Expertise Medal 3
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmet | [US] IHPS (OCP) | Standard Issue Helmet | All Variants |
Base
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| Helmet | [US] ACH Norotos | Standard Issue Helmet | All Variants |
Base
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| Helmet | [US] ACH PSQ | Standard Issue Helmet | All Variants |
Base
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| Helmet | MICH 2000 | Standard Issue Helmet | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine |
Tier: Specialist
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| Helmet | OPSCORE | Standard Issue Helmet | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine |
Tier: Specialist
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| Helmet | OPSCORE 2 | Standard Issue Helmet | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine |
Tier: Specialist
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| Helmet | HIGH CUT | Progression Item | Multicam |
Tier: Infantry Expertise Medal 4
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon Attachment | SU-230A/PVS MRDS | Progression Item | Light Machine Gun Medium Machine Gun Heavy Machine Gun Sight |
Tier: Apprentice Machine Gunner
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| Weapon Attachment | ACOG | Standard Issue Attachment | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight |
Base
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| Weapon Attachment | AHO | Standard Issue Attachment | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight |
Base
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| Weapon Attachment | AICO | Standard Issue Attachment | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight |
Base
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| Weapon Attachment | ARO | Standard Issue Attachment | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight |
Base
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| Weapon Attachment | ICO | Standard Issue Attachment | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight |
Base
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| Weapon Attachment | M145 MGO | Standard Issue Attachment | Sight |
Base
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| Weapon Attachment | TA31RCO-RMR | Standard Issue Attachment | Sight |
Base
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVG Device | AN/PVS-15 | Standard Issue NVG | Winter |
Base
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| NVG Device | AN/PVS-14 | Standard Issue NVG |
Base
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| NVG Device | GPNVG-18 BLACK | Progression Item |
Tier: Infantry Combat Exemplar Medal
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammo | 40 MM FLARE ROUND | Standard Issue Munitions | Red, White |
Base
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| Ammo | 40 MM HE GRENADE | Standard Issue Munitions |
Base
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| Ammo | 40 MM HEDP GRENADE | Standard Issue Munitions |
Base
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| Ammo | 200 RND M249 SOFTPACK M855A1 (MIXED) | Standard Issue Munitions | Tracer (Green) |
Base
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| Ammo | 9 MM 15RND P226 MAG | Standard Issue Munitions | Tracer (Green) |
Base
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| Ammo | 30 RND PMAG M855A1 | Standard Issue Munitions | Tracer (Green) |
Base
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| Ammo | 40 MM SMOKE GRENADE | Standard Issue Munitions | Green, Blue, White, Red, Purple |
Base
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launcher | M136 (HEAT) | Standard Issue Service Weapon | Rocket Launcher DISPOSABLE |
Base
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vest | [US] IOTV | Standard Issue Vest | All Variants |
Base
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| Vest | [US] MSV Mk.2 | Standard Issue Vest | All Variants |
Base
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| Vest | PARACLETE RAV | Standard Issue Vest | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator |
Tier: Specialist
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| Vest | LBT6094 | Standard Issue Vest | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator |
Tier: Specialist
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| Vest | LBT ARMATUS | Standard Issue Vest | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator |
Tier: Specialist
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| Vest | DT FACP | Standard Issue Vest | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator |
Tier: Specialist
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| Vest | US LBT LOAD BEARING VEST (MULTICAM US/PLATE) | Progression Item |
Tier: Apprentice Team Command
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack | [US] MOLLE Sturmgepak (OCP) | Standard Issue Backpack | All Variants |
Base
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| Backpack | PATROL PACK | Standard Issue Backpack | W/ Radio |
Tier: Specialist
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| Backpack | COMPACT BAG | Standard Issue Backpack | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine |
Tier: Specialist
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| Backpack | KIT BAG | Standard Issue Backpack | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine |
Tier: Specialist
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| Backpack | CARRY ALL | Standard Issue Backpack | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine |
Tier: Specialist
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic | SHEMAGH | Standard Issue Cosmetic | OD, Tan | Glasses, Goggles |
Base
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| Cosmetic | FACE MASK | Standard Issue Cosmetic | Black, OD, Tan | Glasses, Goggles |
Base
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| Cosmetic | Eyepros (Klaar) | Standard Issue Cosmetic | All Variants |
Base
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| Cosmetic | Eyepros (Weiss) | Standard Issue Cosmetic | All Variants |
Base
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| Cosmetic | Eyepros (Zwart) | Standard Issue Cosmetic | All Variants |
Base
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| Cosmetic | Nomex Gloves | Standard Issue Cosmetic | All Variants |
Base
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| Cosmetic | Combat Gloves | Standard Issue Cosmetic | All Variants |
Base
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| Cosmetic | Birth Control Glasses | Standard Issue Cosmetic | All Variants |
Base
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| Cosmetic | ESS GOGGLES W/ FACEWRAP (SKULL) | Progression Item |
Tier: Infantry Expertise Medal 1
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binoculars | VECTOR 21 NITE | Standard Issue Range Finder |
Base
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ENTRENCHING TOOL | Used to dig trenches |
Base
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| Utility | EARPLUGS | Used to reduce damage to hearing |
Base
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| Utility | CABLE TIES | Used to handcuff individuals |
Base
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| Utility | SPRAY PAINT | Used to mark terrain or buildings |
Base
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| Utility | IR STROBE | Used to attach to self or vehicles. Helps aviators and friendly ground forces PID |
Base
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| Utility | HELMET CAMERA | Used to let leadership see from your perspective |
Base
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| Utility | MAGLITE XL50 | Standard Issue Equipment | Used to light up map |
Base
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| Utility | MAP TOOLS | Used for Land Navigation |
Base
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | S7 ANDROID (CTAB) | Standard Issue Navigation |
Base
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| Communications | AN/PRC-152 | Standard Issue Radio |
Base
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| Communications | AN/PRC-343 | Standard Issue Radio |
Base
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical | BANDAGE | Non-CLS:20 | CLS: 60 | 68W: 80 | Basic, Elastic, Packing, QuikClot |
Base
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| Medical | COMBAT PILL PACK | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | CHEST SEAL | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | Medical EPINEPHRINE AUTOINJECTOR | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
Qualification
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| Medical | SPLINT | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | TOURNIQUET | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | KING LT | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | PULSE OXIMETER | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | CHEST SEAL | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | FAST IO | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | 16G IV | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenade/Throwable | CHEMLIGHT | Glowstick, useful for marking self, or spots/areas worth noting | Blue, Hi-Blue, Green, Hi-Green, Red, Hi-Red, Orange, Ultra-Hi-Orange, White, Hi-White, Yellow, Hi-Yellow, IR |
Base
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| Grenade/Throwable | M18 SMOKE GRENADE | Used to provide cover, or to signal to other assets |
Base
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| Grenade/Throwable | M18 SMOKE GRENADE (COLOURS) | Used to provide cover, or to signal to other assets | White, Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Orange, Yellow |
Base
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| Grenade/Throwable | M67 FRAGMENTATION GRENADE | Explosive Munitions |
Base
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