
Highly Motivated, Physically and Mentally Tough soldier. 4+ Years of Active Duty Time including a Combat Tour in Iraq 2023-2024. Excellent ability to adapt and overcome challenges. Loyal to all team members and will never leave a man behind. High level of situational awareness and highly reliable.
For Exceptionally Meritorious Service in Support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Specialist James D. Hoag's Outstanding Performance During Operations in Support of the Coalition Contributed to the Overwhelming Success of the Commands Mission. His Actions are in Keeping with the Finest Traditions of Military Service and Reflect Great Credit Upon Himself, Task Force Guardian, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, and The United States Army.