Will Woods ACTIVE

Chief Warrant Officer 2, Pilot in Command

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Rank

Chief Warrant Officer 2

WO-2 | CW2

Assignment

Specialty

153A - Rotary Wing Aviator

Unit

160th SOAR Nightstalkers

(Spartan)

Position

Pilot in Command

Length in service

Time in service

8 months, 14 days

Time in grade

8 months, 13 days

Last report in

13 Aug 2026 at 2:47 PM EDT

Awards

Secondary Positions

Bronze Squadron, JSOC Staff, Personnel-1
- J-1 : Administrative Specialist | Shop Support Staff | ACTIVE

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Date	Award
Jun 1, 2026	Army Overseas Service Ribbon	AWARD - US ARMY Army Overseas Service Ribbon THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT CW2 Will Woods IN RECOGNITION OF Successful completion of a designated overseas assignment in support of United States military operations and objectives during Operation Shadow Convergence. SIGNED THIS DAY, Jun 1, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 160TH SPECIAL OPERATION AVIATION REGIMENT SABER DETACHMENT Record Text Successful completion of a designated overseas assignment in support of United States military operations and objectives during Operation Shadow Convergence.
Jun 1, 2026	Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon	AWARD - JOINT Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT CW2 Will Woods IN RECOGNITION OF Honorable service in direct support of military operations in Afghanistan. Through dedication to duty, professional excellence, and unwavering commitment to mission accomplishment while deployed in support of combat and contingency operations during Operation Shadow Convergence. SIGNED THIS DAY, Jun 1, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND BRONZE SQUADRON Record Text Honorable service in direct support of military operations in Afghanistan. Through dedication to duty, professional excellence, and unwavering commitment to mission accomplishment while deployed in support of combat and contingency operations during Operation Shadow Convergence.
Jun 1, 2026	Combat Action Badge	AWARD - US ARMY Combat Action Badge THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT CW2 Will Woods IN RECOGNITION OF Meritorious achievement while actively participating in ground or surface combat against enemy forces. Demonstrating exceptional courage, professional competence, and steadfast determination under hostile conditions during Operation Shadow Convergence SIGNED THIS DAY, Jun 1, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 160TH SPECIAL OPERATION AVIATION REGIMENT SABER DETACHMENT Record Text Meritorious achievement while actively participating in ground or surface combat against enemy forces. Demonstrating exceptional courage, professional competence, and steadfast determination under hostile conditions during Operation Shadow Convergence
Jun 1, 2026	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal	AWARD - JOINT Global War on Terrorism Service Medal THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT CW2 Will Woods IN RECOGNITION OF Exceptionally meritorious service in support of operations to counter terrorism and protect the security interests of the United States. Through dedicated performance of duty, unwavering commitment to mission accomplishment, and steadfast support of the Global War on Terrorism during Operation Shadow Convergence. SIGNED THIS DAY, Jun 1, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND BRONZE SQUADRON Record Text Exceptionally meritorious service in support of operations to counter terrorism and protect the security interests of the United States. Through dedicated performance of duty, unwavering commitment to mission accomplishment, and steadfast support of the Global War on Terrorism during Operation Shadow Convergence.
Jun 1, 2026	National Defense Service Medal	AWARD - JOINT National Defense Service Medal THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT CW2 Will Woods IN RECOGNITION OF Faithful performance of duty, dedication to mission accomplishment, and commitment to the values of military service during Operation Shadow Convergence. SIGNED THIS DAY, Jun 1, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND BRONZE SQUADRON Record Text Faithful performance of duty, dedication to mission accomplishment, and commitment to the values of military service during Operation Shadow Convergence.
May 27, 2026	Army Aviator Wings	AWARD - BADGE/QUAL - US ARMY Army Aviator Wings THIS DOCUMENT CERTIFIES THAT CW2 Will Woods HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED All required US Army Aviation training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the Army Aviator Wings and is hereby recognized as a qualified aviator Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU. SIGNED THIS DAY, May 27, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 160TH SPECIAL OPERATION AVIATION REGIMENT SABER DETACHMENT Record Text All required US Army Aviation training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the Army Aviator Wings and is hereby recognized as a qualified aviator Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU.

Date	Text
Aug 2, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission FTX Training Phase 08-26 - Military Freefall (MFF)
Jul 25, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission FTX Training Phase 07-26 - Air Assault & Fast Rope Operations
Jul 14, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission Day 3 TACP Qualification
Jul 11, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission FTX Training Phase 06-26 - COMBAT DIVE SCHOOL
Jul 3, 2026	Operation 2026 Fun-Ops: Mission Capt. Anthems Monthly Fun-Op - Operation Jenga Down Pt. 1 (Alpha Cell)
Jul 1, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission SOAR Training 01-26
Jun 29, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission FTX Training Phase 05-26 - Mission Planning & HVT Capture
Jun 12, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission FTX Training Phase A02-26; Anvil Troop Training
Jun 7, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission FTX Training Phase 04-26 - MOVEMENT & ACTIONS ON THE OBJECTIVE \| 2IC STRESS TESTING / LEADERSHIP CONTINUITY \| SOAR TRAINING — Training Operation: ENEMY EQUIPMENT DENIAL

Date	Rank	Type
Dec 1, 2025	Chief Warrant Officer 2	Promotion	PROMOTION PROMOTION — CW2 Will Woods, has been promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2 on Dec 1, 2025. This promotion reflects sustained performance, discipline, and the operational aggression expected within a Tier‑1 environment. The trooper has consistently met or exceeded Bronze Squadron standards and demonstrated the capability, maturity, and reliability required to operate at the next level. Promotion is awarded without reservation.

Date	Unit	Position
May 1, 2026	Bronze Squadron, JSOC Staff, Personnel-1	J-1 : Administrative Specialist
Dec 1, 2025	160th SOAR Nightstalkers	Pilot in Command	ENLISTMENT ENLISTMENT — BRONZE SQUADRON Will Woods, has officially enlisted into Bronze Squadron and is now assigned to 160th SOAR Nightstalkers as Pilot in Command (153A - Rotary Wing Aviator). This entry marks the trooper’s acceptance into a Tier‑1 operational element. Enlistment into Bronze Squadron signifies that the member has met the initial standards required for integration into a high‑performance, mission‑focused unit. The trooper is expected to uphold the discipline, professionalism, and operational aggression demanded by Bronze Squadron.

Date	Qualification
May 27, 2026	Army Aviator Wings (Basic)