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Technical Sergeant, Tactical Air Control Party

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TSgt Kyle Kepner

U.S. AIR FORCE

24TH STS, TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY · TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY

RIBBON RACK

Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon USAF

QUAL CASE — 24TH STS · TACP

USAF Special Operations Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Training

Rank

Technical Sergeant

E-6 | TSgt

Assignment

Specialty

1Z351 - TACP

Unit

24th STS, Tactical Air Control Party

(Raven 1)

Position

Tactical Air Control Party

Length in service

Time in service

9 months, 14 days

Time in grade

10 months, 28 days

Awards

Secondary Positions

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Date	Text
Sep 18, 2026	Graduated COMBAT DIVE SCHOOL 03-26
Sep 5, 2026	TSgt K.Kepner relieved of duty as J-7 : Deployable Training Instructor - Voluntarily Removed
Sep 4, 2026	TSgt K.Kepner relieved of duty as J-4: Logistics OIC - Voluntarily Removed
Aug 22, 2026	Active	AWOL to Active AWOL – Moved back to active Status per trooper COC
Aug 22, 2026	AWOL	AWOL No Show AWOL due to RSVP Event showing attendance as 'Attending' combined with no-show for said event.
Aug 3, 2026	Attended Green Team Class 14-26 Day 2
Aug 1, 2026	Attended Green Team Class 14-26 Day 1
Jul 10, 2026	Attended Green Team Class 10-26 Day 2
Jul 9, 2026	Attended Green Team Class 10-26 Day 1
Jul 1, 2026	Graduated TACP Training (Day 2)
Jun 26, 2026	Attended Green Team Class 07-26 Day 2
Jun 8, 2026	Attended Green Team Class 04-26 Day 2
Jun 6, 2026	Attended Green Team Class 04-26 Day 1
Jun 2, 2026	Attended Green Team Class 03-26 Day 2
May 23, 2026	Attended Green Team Class 03-26 Day 1
May 22, 2026	Attended Green Team Day 3 Class 01-2026\|02-2026 — Final Exercise
May 15, 2026	Attended Green Team Class 01-26 Day 2
May 13, 2026	Attended Green Team Class 02-26 Day 1

Date	Award
Jun 1, 2026	Overseas Service Ribbon (Short Tour)	AWARD - US AIR FORCE Overseas Service Ribbon (Short Tour) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT TSgt Kyle Kepner IN RECOGNITION OF Successful completion of a designated overseas short tour 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 AIR FORCE 24TH SPECIAL TACTICS SQUADRON RAVEN DETACHMENT Record Text Successful completion of a designated overseas short tour assignment in support of United States military operations and objectives during Operation Shadow Convergence.
Jun 1, 2026	Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon USAF	AWARD - US AIR FORCE Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon USAF THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT TSgt Kyle Kepner IN RECOGNITION OF Honorable service while participating in expeditionary operations in support of United States military objectives. Through professionalism, adaptability, and dedication to mission accomplishment in a deployed or expeditionary environment during Operation Shadow Convergence. SIGNED THIS DAY, Jun 1, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 24TH SPECIAL TACTICS SQUADRON RAVEN DETACHMENT Record Text Honorable service while participating in expeditionary operations in support of United States military objectives. Through professionalism, adaptability, and dedication to mission accomplishment in a deployed or expeditionary environment during Operation Shadow Convergence.
Jun 1, 2026	Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon	AWARD - JOINT Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT TSgt Kyle Kepner 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 Medal USAF	AWARD - US AIR FORCE Combat Action Medal USAF THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT TSgt Kyle Kepner 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 AIR FORCE 24TH SPECIAL TACTICS SQUADRON RAVEN 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 TSgt Kyle Kepner 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 TSgt Kyle Kepner 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.

Date	Text
Sep 28, 2026	Operation Crimson Veil: Mission Phase 03-26 Mission "Speed Lizard"
Sep 12, 2026	Operation Anvil Training: Mission Troop Phase 04-26 - SSE Acquisition and Communication
Sep 6, 2026	Operation Crimson Veil: Mission Phase 02-26 - Operation SNAKE SKIN
Jul 18, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission FTX TRAINING PHASE A03-26; ANVIL 2 SQUAD TRAINING
Jul 14, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission Day 3 TACP Qualification
Jun 28, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission Raven Team Training Phase 02-26
Jun 27, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission FTX Training Phase 05-26 - Mission Planning & HVT Capture
Jun 22, 2026	Operation 2026 Fun-Ops: Mission Capt. Anthems Monthly Fun-Op - Operation Jenga Down Pt. 0
Jun 12, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission FTX Training Phase A02-26; Anvil Troop Training
May 31, 2026	Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission FTX Training Phase 03-26 - Medical System Training
May 23, 2026	Operation 2026 Spin Ups: Mission Deadman's Gambit Part 2
May 2, 2026	Operation Shadow Convergence: Mission Phase 05-26 - Operation Scorched Veil
Apr 24, 2026	Operation Shadow Convergence: Mission Phase 04-26 - Operation Silent Ledger

Date	Rank	Type
Dec 1, 2025	Technical Sergeant	Promotion	PROMOTION PROMOTION — TSgt Kyle Kepner, has been promoted to the rank of Technical Sergeant 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
Jul 20, 2026	24th STS, Tactical Air Control Party	Tactical Air Control Party
Jun 2, 2026	24th STS, Tactical Air Control Party	Jr. Tactical Air Control Party
Dec 1, 2025	24th STS, Special Reconnaissance	Special Reconnaissance	ENLISTMENT ENLISTMENT — BRONZE SQUADRON Kyle Kepner, has officially enlisted into Bronze Squadron and is now assigned to 24th STS, Special Reconnaissance as Special Reconnaissance (1Z4X1 - Special Reconnaissance). 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
Sep 18, 2026	Scuba Diver Badge: Basic
Sep 15, 2026	USAF Special Operations Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Training: Day 3
May 1, 2026	24th STS : Day 1 Training Complete