EGLIN AFB – U.S. Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, a particular forces commissioned officer previously assigned to seventh Special Forces Group (Airborne), was acknowledged because the Army Instances Soldier of the 12 months this month.
“Nick is the epitome of a warrior-scholar that all of us aspire,” stated Col. Kevin Trujillo, the seventh Group’s commander. “Fearless in fight, selfless in motion, at all times bettering himself and his neighborhood, this humble hero’s story serves as an inspiration to those that serve and people who aspire to serve.
“His story transcends all backgrounds and walks of life and depicts the goodness of our all-volunteer Army,” Trujillo added. “He’s a staunch reminder of the significance of a better name, of serving one thing larger than oneself. We stay up for having Nick return to seventh Group to proceed main Inexperienced Berets.”
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A local of Indianapolis, Indiana, Dockery entered the Army Nationwide Guard in 2004 and after finishing Primary Coaching and Superior Particular person Coaching, he acquired project to the 151st Infantry Regiment in Darlington.
In 2005, he transferred to the New Mexico Nationwide Guard, attended New Mexico Army Institute and joined the college’s ROTC program.
Dockery declined a Fee with the Nationwide Guard with a purpose to attend the US Army Academy at West Level. Dockery commissioned in 2011 as an Infantry officer upon graduating from West Level with a Bachelor of Science diploma.
After completion of Infantry Primary Officer Management Course and follow-on coaching at Fort Benning, Georgia, Dockery acquired orders to Fort Carson, Colorado, with 2nd Battalion, twelfth Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Fight Group (Gentle), 4th Infantry Division. Upon arrival, then 1st Lt. Dockery, deployed to Kunar Province, Afghanistan, in assist of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
Throughout heavy preventing, Dockery was wounded by hand grenades and rocket propelled grenades however remained in nation and accomplished the deployment as a Platoon Chief. Upon redeploying, Dockery assumed duties because the Delta Firm Govt Officer.
In 2014, Maj. Dockery returned to Afghanistan initially working as Base Protection Govt Officer and later as a Sustainment and Logistical Adviser to an Afghan Battalion at Ahead Working Base Apache, Zabul Province (RC-South).
He then accomplished the Special Forces Qualification Course in 2015 and assumed command of ODA 7214, A Co., 2nd Battalion, seventh SFG(A). He deployed in 2017 along with his ODA in assist of the Resolute Help Mission in northern Afghanistan whereas assigned to seventh SFG(A).
Dockery’s navy awards and decorations embrace the Silver Star Medal (1OLC), Bronze Star Medal (2OLC), Purple Coronary heart (1OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (2OLC), Army Commendation Medal with “C” Gadget (1OLC) and Army Achievement Medal with “C” Gadget (1OLC),
He additionally earned the Nationwide Protection Medal, Afghanistan Marketing campaign Medal (2CS), World Battle on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, Primary Parachutist Badge, Fight Infantryman Badge, Air Assault Badge, and the Army Freefall Parachutists Badge.
Dockery now’s finishing a Grasp of Arts in World Affairs on the Jackson Institute at Yale College.
