Captain Joseph Thrapp graduated with a BA in International Studies from Old Dominion University, commissioning as a Field Artillery Officer with the class of 2019. Upon graduation, he attended the Field Artillery Basic Officer Leader Course (FABOLC) at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Captain Thrapp was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment where he served as a Heavy Weapons Company and Light Infantry Company Fire Support Officer in support of 2-504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) of the 82nd Airborne Division, Platoon Fire Direction Officer, Platoon Leader, and Brigade Assistant Fire Support Officer. Captain Thrapp was additionally deployed to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne in support of Operation Allies Refuge. Captain Thrapp went on to attend the Field Artillery Captains Career Course (FA CCC) at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and served as the Battalion Fire Direction Officer, and Battalion Assistant Operations Officer for the 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment before assuming command of Bravo Battery during the unit's deployment to South Korea in support of Korea Rotational Force 16 in 2025.
Captain Thrapp’s military Schools include Airborne School and the AFATDS Operators Course. Captain Thrapp's decorations include the Meritorious Unit Citation (permanent award), Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with "C'' Device, Army Achievement Medal (2OLC), Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Korean Defense Service Medal, the National Defense Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Silver).
Title: Training Officer and Instructor
Department: Military Science and Leadership
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Phone: (828) 262-2896