Matt Sowders ACTIVE
US Navy Lieutenant, Troop Commander
Specialty
Troop Leadership
Unit
Bronze Squadron, ANVIL Troop, Command
Position
Troop Commander
Time in service
6 months, 23 days
Time in grade
6 months, 23 days
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Bronze Squadron, JSOC Staff, Training-7
- J-7 : OIC Exercise Chief | Shop Support Staff | ACTIVE
- MRAP
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| Jun 24, 2026 | Attended Green Team Class 06-26 Day 2 | |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Unassigned Non-punitive, Bronze Squadron, JSOC Staff, Logistics-4, J-4 : OIC Logistics Chief | |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Attended Green Team Class 06-26 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 | |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Assigned, Bronze Squadron, JSOC Staff, Logistics-4, J-4 : OIC Logistics Chief |
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Award
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| Jun 1, 2026 | Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon |
AWARD - US NAVY
Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT LT Matt Sowders 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 NAVY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ANVIL TROOP
Record Text
Successful completion of a designated overseas assignment in support of United States military operations and objectives during Operation Shadow Convergence.
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| Jun 1, 2026 | Sea Service Deployment Ribbon NAVY |
AWARD - US NAVY
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon NAVY THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT LT Matt Sowders IN RECOGNITION OF Honorable service while deployed in support of maritime and expeditionary operations. Through sustained superior performance, dedication to mission accomplishment, and commitment to operational readiness during overseas deployment during Operation Shadow Convergence SIGNED THIS DAY, Jun 1, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ANVIL TROOP
Record Text
Honorable service while deployed in support of maritime and expeditionary operations. Through sustained superior performance, dedication to mission accomplishment, and commitment to operational readiness during overseas deployment during Operation Shadow Convergence
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| Jun 1, 2026 | Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon |
AWARD - JOINT
Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT LT Matt Sowders 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.
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| Jun 1, 2026 | Combat Action Ribbon NAVY |
AWARD - US NAVY
Combat Action Ribbon NAVY THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT LT Matt Sowders 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 NAVY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ANVIL TROOP
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
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| Jun 1, 2026 | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
AWARD - JOINT
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT LT Matt Sowders 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.
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| Jun 1, 2026 | National Defense Service Medal |
AWARD - JOINT
National Defense Service Medal THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT LT Matt Sowders 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.
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| May 28, 2026 | Scuba Diver Badge |
AWARD - BADGE/QUAL - US NAVY
Scuba Diver Badge THIS DOCUMENT CERTIFIES THAT LT Matt Sowders HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED All required US Navy training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the Scuba Diver Badge and is hereby recognized as a qualified diver Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU. SIGNED THIS DAY, May 28, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ANVIL TROOP
Record Text
All required US Navy training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the Scuba Diver Badge and is hereby recognized as a qualified diver Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU.
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| May 28, 2026 | Military Freefall Parachutist Badge |
AWARD - BADGE/QUAL - JOINT
Military Freefall Parachutist Badge THIS DOCUMENT CERTIFIES THAT LT Matt Sowders HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED All required US Army SOC training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the Military Freefall Parachutist Bdage and is hereby recognized as a qualified high-altitude military parachute specialist Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU. SIGNED THIS DAY, May 28, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND BRONZE SQUADRON
Record Text
All required US Army SOC training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the Military Freefall Parachutist Bdage and is hereby recognized as a qualified high-altitude military parachute specialist Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU.
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| May 28, 2026 | Parachutist Badge |
AWARD - US ARMY
Parachutist Badge THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT LT Matt Sowders IN RECOGNITION OF All required US Army training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the Parachutist Badge and is hereby recognized as a qualified Airborne Infantry Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU. SIGNED THIS DAY, May 28, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 160TH SPECIAL OPERATION AVIATION REGIMENT SABER DETACHMENT
Record Text
All required US Army training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the Parachutist Badge and is hereby recognized as a qualified Airborne Infantry Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU.
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| May 28, 2026 | Air Assault Badge |
AWARD - BADGE/QUAL - US ARMY
Air Assault Badge THIS DOCUMENT CERTIFIES THAT LT Matt Sowders HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED All required US Army training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the Air Assault Badge and is hereby recognized as a qualified Airmobile Infantry Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU. SIGNED THIS DAY, May 28, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 160TH SPECIAL OPERATION AVIATION REGIMENT SABER DETACHMENT
Record Text
All required US Army training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the Air Assault Badge and is hereby recognized as a qualified Airmobile Infantry Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU.
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| May 28, 2026 | Odin Operator Badge - Game Master |
AWARD - BADGE/QUAL - JOINT
Odin Operator Badge - Game Master THIS DOCUMENT CERTIFIES THAT LT Matt Sowders HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED All required JSOC training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the ODIN Operator Badge and is hereby recognized as a qualified J3 operator Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU. SIGNED THIS DAY, May 28, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND BRONZE SQUADRON
Record Text
All required JSOC training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the ODIN Operator Badge and is hereby recognized as a qualified J3 operator Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU.
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| Jan 1, 2026 | Navy SEAL Trident |
AWARD - BADGE/QUAL - US NAVY
Navy SEAL Trident THIS DOCUMENT CERTIFIES THAT LT Matt Sowders HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED All required Naval Special Warfare training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the SEAL Trident and is hereby recognized as a qualified operator Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU. SIGNED THIS DAY, Jan 1, 2026 MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ANVIL TROOP
Record Text
All required Naval Special Warfare training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the SEAL Trident and is hereby recognized as a qualified operator Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU.
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| Jun 19, 2026 | Operation 2026 FTX Cycle: Mission FTX TRAINING PHASE A02-26; ANVIL 2 SQUAD 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 | |
| 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 |
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Promotion |
PROMOTION
PROMOTION — LT Matt Sowders, has been promoted to the rank of US Navy Lieutenant 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. |
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| Dec 1, 2025 | Bronze Squadron, JSOC Staff, Training-7 | J-7 : OIC Exercise Chief | |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Bronze Squadron, ANVIL Troop, Command | Troop Commander |
ENLISTMENT
ENLISTMENT — BRONZE SQUADRON Matt Sowders, LT, has officially enlisted into Bronze Squadron and is now assigned to Bronze Squadron, ANVIL Troop, Command as Troop Commander (Troop Leadership). 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. |



ODIN Operator Badge
Scuba Diver Badge
Parachutist Badge (Basic)
Military Freefall Parachutist Badge (HALO/HAHO)
Air Assault Badge
Special Warfare insignia "SEAL Trident"