Matt Sowders ACTIVE

US Navy Lieutenant, Troop Commander

Forum profile

Rank

US Navy Lieutenant

O-3 | LT

Assignment

Specialty

Troop Leadership

Unit

Bronze Squadron, ANVIL Troop, Command

Position

Troop Commander

Length in service

Time in service

6 months, 23 days

Time in grade

6 months, 23 days

Last report in

17 hours ago

Awards

Secondary Positions

Bronze Squadron, JSOC Staff, Training-7
- J-7 : OIC Exercise Chief | Shop Support Staff | ACTIVE

Equipment

Vehicles

MRAP

Date	Text
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

Date	Award
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Date	Text
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

Date	Rank	Type
Dec 1, 2025	US Navy Lieutenant	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.

Date	Unit	Position
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.

Date	Qualification
May 28, 2026	ODIN Operator Badge
May 28, 2026	Scuba Diver Badge
May 28, 2026	Parachutist Badge (Basic)
May 28, 2026	Military Freefall Parachutist Badge (HALO/HAHO)
May 28, 2026	Air Assault Badge
Jan 1, 2026	Special Warfare insignia "SEAL Trident"