DKaufmann4492 is a native of Boyertown, Pennsylvania. In 1987 he began studying Taekwon-Do in Boyertown. He attained the rank of 3rd Gup which is one of the last color belts in Taekwon-Do.
He served as a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 200th Military Police Company (EPW), Maryland Army National Guard. While assigned to the 200th MP Co, his Unit was mobilized and sent to the Military District of Washington; the Pentagon for the 911 attacks on the United States. He served as security in the D-Ring of the Pentagon, ensuring the Physical Security and safety of personnel and classified documents. In 2005 He requested and received a release from the National Guard and Enlisted in the Active Army. He was medically retired after 21 years, 8 months, and 9 days of military service.
Staff Sergeant David Kaufmann
Birth name
David Kaufmann
Other name(s)
The Devil "EL Diablo"
Grim Reaper "ګرم ریپر"
Nickname(s)
Dave
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
Maryland Army National Guard
United States Army
Years of service
1998-2020
Rank
Staff Sergeant
Commands
200th Military Police Company Maryland Army National Guard
A-BTRY, 3-321ST Field Artillery Regiment
583RD Forward Support Company
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), 1BSTB, B Co
Emergency Operations Center, Fort Gordon Georgia (Natural Disaster and Emergency Management)
Known for
11 September 2001 Pentagon Security Detail, Operation Noble Eagle
2009 Q37/Q36 Radar Operator, FOB Salerno, Khost Province Afghanistan
2009 Tower Guard and Base Security Defense Force, Afghanistan, Base Defense Operations Center, FOB Salerno,
2011 Intelligence (Sergeant) Analyst (Theater of Operation: Ghazni Province, Afghanistan)
Awards
Army Commendation Medal (4 awards)
Army Achievement Medal (7 awards)
Valorous Unit Award (1 award)
Meritorious Unit Commendation (2 awards)
Good Conduct Medal (5 knots)
Army reserve component achievement medal (2 awards)
National Defense Service Medal (2 awards)
Afghan Campaign Medal (2 campaign stars)
Iraq Campaign Medal (2 campaign stars)
Global War on Terrorism Service medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (2 awards)
Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2 awards)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (M device)
NATO Medal (ISAF)
Combat Action Badge
Drivers Mechanic Badge (Driver 1, Mechanic 1, Operator s 1)