M.Sowders

Joint Task Force Bronze

This is to certify that

The commanding officer has awarded the

Navy Distinguished Service Medal

to

Force Management

for

For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Founder and Commanding Officer, Joint Task Force Bronze, from 2025 to the present. Lieutenant Commander Sowders founded Bronze Squadron in 2025 and led its growth into a joint task force, integrating the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, and SEAL Team 8. Through multiple reorganizations, he made the hard calls the unit needed and kept every element working together toward a common purpose. By his exceptional leadership and total dedication to duty, Lieutenant Commander Sowders reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of Joint Task Force Bronze and the United States Naval Service.

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