SFC Alexander J. Thurston
How long have you been in: 21 years.
Why did you enlist: To fund college.
Why did you become a recruiter: I started sharing my experience in the Guard after my first deployment and referred several people to recruiters and was asked to apply and board.
Description of yourself including: I’m an extremely experienced Recruiting and Retention NCO who is passionate about making sure everyone who serves gets the best experience and develops themselves to be the greatness they deserve.
Army awards and achievements
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal x 4
- Army Achievement Medal x 3
- Army Good Conduct Medal x 4
- Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 Stars
- NHNG State Active Duty Ribbon
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Armed Forced Reserve medal with M device and hourglass
- NCO Professional Development Ribbon – 3
- Army Res Components Overseas Training Ribbon x 2
- Army Service Ribbon
- Director’s 54 Master badge Recruiter
- Combat Action Badge
- Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Valorous Unit Award