Zachary Franklin RESERVES

TRANSFER TO RESERVES — CHANGE OF DUTY STATUS

Zachary Franklin, BG, serving under Reserves as Reservist (Shop Support Staff), has been formally transferred to Reserve status.

This action transitions the trooper from active operational duty to a reserve posture while maintaining eligibility for recall, training, and continued service obligations. The member departs active status in good standing and is expected to uphold readiness, discipline, and the standards associated with Tier‑1 affiliation while in the Reserve component.

Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT

BG Zachary Franklin

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

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT

BG Zachary Franklin

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

National Defense Service Medal

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT

BG Zachary Franklin

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

TRANSFER TO RESERVES — CHANGE OF DUTY STATUS

Zachary Franklin, BG, serving under Reserves as Reservist (Shop Support Staff), has been formally transferred to Reserve status.

This action transitions the trooper from active operational duty to a reserve posture while maintaining eligibility for recall, training, and continued service obligations. The member departs active status in good standing and is expected to uphold readiness, discipline, and the standards associated with Tier‑1 affiliation while in the Reserve component.

ENLISTMENT — BRONZE SQUADRON

Zachary Franklin, has officially enlisted into Bronze Squadron and is now assigned to Bronze Squadron, JSOC Staff, Operations-3 as J-3 : OIC Operations Chief (Shop Support Staff).

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.