He then completed the Special Forces Qualification Course in 2015 and assumed command of ODA 7214, A Co., 2nd Battalion, 7th SFG(A).
Dockery returned to Afghanistan initially working as Base Defense Executive Officer and later as a Sustainment and Logistical Adviser to an Afghan Battalion at Forward Operating Base Apache, Zabul Province (RC-South). Upon redeploying, Dockery assumed duties as the Delta Company Executive Officer.
Dockery, deployed to Kunar Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.ĭuring heavy fighting, Dockery was wounded by hand grenades and rocket propelled grenades but remained in country and completed the deployment as a Platoon Leader. Dockery commissioned in 2011 as an Infantry officer upon graduating from West Point with a Bachelor of Science degree.Īfter completion of Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course and follow-on training at Fort Benning, Georgia, Dockery received orders to Fort Carson, Colorado, with 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Light), 4th Infantry Division. In 2005, he transferred to the New Mexico National Guard, attended New Mexico Military Institute and joined the school’s ROTC program.ĭockery declined a Commission with the National Guard in order to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. Here's what he accomplished.Ī native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Dockery entered the Army National Guard in 2004 and after completing Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, he received assignment to the 151st Infantry Regiment in Darlington. Scott Cain looks back on his time as Eglin commander. More from Eglin: 'An important step': New flight milestone in Hexa testing reached at Eglin. We look forward to having Nick return to 7th Group to continue leading Green Berets.” “He is a staunch reminder of the importance of a higher call, of serving something greater than oneself. "His story transcends all backgrounds and walks of life and depicts the goodness of our all-volunteer Army," Trujillo added. Kevin Trujillo, the 7th Group's commander. "Fearless in combat, selfless in action, always bettering himself and his community, this humble hero’s story serves as an inspiration to those who serve and those who aspire to serve. "Nick is the epitome of a warrior-scholar that we all aspire," said Col. Nicholas Dockery, a special forces commissioned officer formerly assigned to 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), was recognized as the Army Times Soldier of the Year this month. Watch Video: These touching military stories are well worth a second saluteĮGLIN AFB – U.S.
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