Earl LaMont Thomas

• Serves as Battalion Ceremonies and Special Events NCOIC
• Responsible for training and certifying the Regiment to execute ceremonial support to the President, Department of Defense, and the Military District of Washington
• Maintains accountability over 1,000 ceremonial missions per year
• Plans, synchronizes, and oversees Army and General Officer retirement ceremonies, wreath laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, foreign dignitary arrival ceremonies, and outreach events involving the U.S
• Army Drill Team and U.S
• Army Fife and Drum Corps
• Evaluates the performance of the Regiment in all ceremonies and assesses leaders on ceremonial proficiency through the Ceremonial Training and Evaluation Program
• Areas of Special Emphasis: Ceremonial Certification Training; Missions in support of the Department of Defense (DoD)

• Led a squad capable of rapid worldwide deployment in support of unified land operations
• Ensured the health, welfare, morale, professional development, training, and tactical employment of eight soldiers and the welfare of their families
• Maintained, operational readiness, and accountability of weapons, communications, and CBRN equipment valued at over $500,000
• Led squad during all three major battle periods at the National Training Center (NTC); destroyed four tanks and 30 enemy soldiers, contributing to the overall defeat of the enemy
• Mentored squad and Allied Forces during Operation Steadfast Lev, fostering a cohesive bond between U.S
• And Bulgarian Forces
• Areas of Special Emphasis: Army Physical Fitness Test; National Training Center (NTC); Expert Infantry Badge; Gunnery; Basic Rifle Marksmanship; Raider Focus: Maintenance; Atlantic Resolve

• Served as an Infantry Squad Leader in a Combined Arms Battalion, forward deployed in support of Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan
• Advised Special Forces personnel on the employment of VSO squad in support of Village Stability Operations (VSO)
• Ensured the health, welfare, training, and professional development of 12 soldiers and their families
• Managed organizational equipment valued in excess of $2.5 million
• Areas of Special Emphasis: OEF XIX; Afghan Local Police (ALP); Afghan National Army Special Forces (ANASF); Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Alpha (CJSOTF-A); Village Stability Operations (VSO)

• Served as a Section Leader for a Mounted Section in a Mechanized Infantry Platoon in the Republic of Korea
• Responsible for the health, welfare, training, and discipline of six soldiers, including Korean Augmentees to the United States Army (KATUSA)
• Maintained accountability and serviceability of assigned equipment valued at $7.5 million
• Controlled soldiers during tactical and administrative operations, providing technical support to the Platoon Sergeant and Platoon Leader
• Appointed Duties: AER Representative, CFC Representative, Unit Battery Disposal NCOIC, Unit Flood and Snow Control NCO, Unit Map Control NCO, Unit Fitness Control

• Led an MTO&E infantry rifle squad responsible for conducting tactical and contingency missions
• Ensured the discipline, morale, training, and education of eight soldiers
• Maintained accountability of $75,000 worth of MTO&E equipment
• Conducted memorial affairs in Arlington National Cemetery, honoring fallen comrades
• Participated in military ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region, instilling confidence and pride in civilian leaders and citizens
• Deployed into theater to defeat enemy forces in support of the Global War on Terror
• Areas of Special Emphasis: Dover Air Force Dignified Remains Transfers; Memorial Affairs Ceremonies; Squad Live Fire Exercise

- Conducted regular head counts of individuals within a section.
- Monitored individuals’ behavior and reported unusual activity to ensure safety and security.
- Escorted individuals to job sites, medical facilities, classrooms, or wherever needed in a timely, secure manner.
- Assisted other Correctional Officers with the management of individuals.
- Conducted regular searches of individuals' areas like cells, recreation rooms, and showers for unauthorized items.
- Managed confrontational situations as they arose to maintain security.
- Wrote regular reports of activities.
- Part of the distraction team.
- **Recognition**: Received a recommendation from the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services by Carl Peed.