Master Sergeant Jason Durham is currently working for the Department of State as a Personal Security Paramedic assigned to QRF at a base in Iraq.
He is also the lead Security Paramedic for Titan 22 which is responsible for Principal recovery, vehicle recovery, and base defense operations.
Jason enlisted in the United States Army in April of 2000.
He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, SC.
Then he completed his Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, TX, where he was awarded the MOS 68W, Health Care Specialist/ Combat Medic.
Service Roles
- Brigade Medical NCOIC
- Platoon Sergeant
- Section Leader
- Squad Leader
- Medical Instructor
- Observer Controller Trainer
- Post Deployment Healthcare NCO
- SLC Instructor
- ALC phase I-II Instructor
- Senior Adviser
Previous Assignments
- 465th QM Co. Jasper, AL
- 75th CSH Tuscaloosa, AL
- HHC III Corps Camp Victory, Iraq
- 2290th US Army Hospital, Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo
- Task Force Dependable Fort Riley, KS
- 1st 383rd Fort Des Moines, IA
- 166th Aviation Brigade, Fort Hood, TX.
- 411th Ground Ambulance Co., Millington, TN
- 8th 100th REGT, Millington, TN
- 0346 MP DET
Military Education
- Senior Leaders Course (SLC)
- Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNOC)
- Primary Leadership Course (PLDC), Flight MEDIC School (EF3)
- Licensed Practical Nurse School (M6)
- Health Care Specialist (68W)
- Engineer Equipment Repairer (62B)
- Infantryman MOSQ course (11B)
- Combat Medic Advanced Skills Training (CMAST)
- Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course (CFDIC)
- Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC)
- Observer Controller Trainer Course (OCT)
- Expert Field Medic Badge Training (EFMB)
- Hazardous Material Course (HAZMAT)
- Combat Lifesaver Course (CLS)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- Combative Level One
Civilian Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Management
- Bachelors Degree in Homeland Security
- Associates Degree in General Education
- Paramedic License
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Advanced Cardiac Life-support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Awards & Decorations
| Abbreviation | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MSM | Meritorious Service Medal | Awarded for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the United States military. It recognizes exceptional performance that is significantly above the expected standard. |
| ARCOM (5OLC) | Army Commendation Medal (with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters) | Granted for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. The 5 Oak Leaf Clusters indicate six total awards of the ARCOM (one original medal and five additional awards). |
| AAM (5OLC) | Army Achievement Medal (with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters) | Awarded for meritorious service or achievement of a lesser degree than required for the ARCOM. The 5 Oak Leaf Clusters denote six total awards of the AAM. |
| AGCM (2nd Award) | Army Good Conduct Medal (Second Award) | Recognizes exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active federal military service. The Second Award signifies two consecutive periods of qualifying service. |
| NDSM | National Defense Service Medal | Awarded to service members who have served honorably during designated periods of national emergency or conflict. It denotes readiness to defend national security interests. |
| AFRM w/“M” Device (3rd Award) | Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Mobilization (“M”) Device (Third Award) | Presented to Reserve Component members who are called or volunteer to active duty during a mobilization. The “M” Device indicates mobilization, and the Third Award signifies three qualifying periods of service. |
| KCM w/BSS | Kosovo Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star | Awarded to military personnel who served in Kosovo during designated operations. The Bronze Service Star signifies participation in a specific campaign within the Kosovo operation. |
| ICM w/CS | Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star | Granted to those who served in Iraq during designated periods. The Campaign Star denotes participation in a particular campaign phase of the Iraq War. |
| GWOTEM | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | Awarded to service members who have deployed overseas in direct service of the Global War on Terrorism operations, such as Operation Enduring Freedom. |
| NCOPDR (3rd Award) | Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Third Award) | Awarded upon completion of designated NCO professional development courses. The Third Award indicates completion of three such courses, reflecting advancement in professional military education. |
| ASR | Army Service Ribbon | Presented to members of the U.S. Army for successful completion of initial entry training. It signifies the beginning of a soldier’s service. |
| OSR (4) | Overseas Service Ribbon (Fourth Award) | Awarded for successful completion of overseas tours. The numeral “4” indicates four completed overseas tours, reflecting extensive international service. |
| NATO Medal | North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal | Awarded to military and civilian personnel who participate in NATO-led operations. It recognizes contributions to collective security efforts. |
| Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Rifle) | Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar | Awarded to soldiers who achieve the highest qualification score with the rifle during marksmanship training. The Expert level is the highest of three qualification levels: Marksman, Sharpshooter, and Expert. |
| Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Pistol) | Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar | Similar to the rifle qualification, this badge is awarded for achieving the highest proficiency level with the pistol. |
| German Army Marksman Badge Bronze | German Armed Forces Badge for Weapons Proficiency (Bronze) | A foreign military award authorized for wear on U.S. uniforms. Earned by meeting German military standards in weapons proficiency tests. The Bronze level indicates the basic qualification, with Silver and Gold being higher levels. |
Jason is married with four boys residing in Rossville, TN.
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