Steven Butler

Apr, 2016
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Steven Butler enlisted in the United States Army in February 1999. After completing basic training at Fort Jackson, SC, on May 6, 1999, he joined the 4th Training Brigade Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment. He completed 11 weeks of rigorous training before moving on to advanced individual training (AIT) at Redstone Arsenal, AL. At Redstone, Steven specialized in explosives and ordnance. He graduated as an honor graduate in July 1999.

Transition to Active Duty

In July 1999, Steven Butler joined the 811th Ordnance Battalion in Rainelle, WV. He was reassigned to the Independent Ready Reserve under the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command in April 2000. Steven remained in this role until Christmas 2005. Later, he received orders to report back to active duty for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was instructed to mobilize and report to Sand Hill at Fort Benning, GA, by January 22, 2006.

Serving in Iraq

Steven returned to Redstone Arsenal on February 6, 2006, to re-certify on his security clearances and reclassify to 89B10. On February 26, he arrived at Fort Hood, TX, where he joined the 449th CS BN DIV AVN SPT 36th ID/36th CAB. On August 21, 2006, he deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Steven served 18 months in Iraq, and upon his return to Fort Hood on June 17, 2007, he received an honorable discharge with the rank of E5, Sergeant, on June 27, 2007.

Recognition and Awards

Steven Butler’s dedicated service earned him numerous honors, including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device.

Post-Military Life

After retiring from active duty, Steven returned to his civilian career at Motion Industries, where he has worked for 14 years. He now resides in Alleghany County with his wife, Sarah Lorain Quinlin, and their son.

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