Anthony Aviles

Anthony Aviles
Born
Passed	May 1, 2018
Positions Held
Time of Service	February 13, 2009 - July 10, 2014
Rank	Colonel
Unit	Commander, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment
Awards
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Inspector General:
IMO Commander:
Command Sergeant-Major:

Anthony Aviles (July 27th 1961 - May 1st, 2018) was a member of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. Aviles served in roles from Trooper to Battalion Commander in 2nd Battalion.

7th Cavalry Career

Anthony Aviles enlisted with the 7th Cavalry on the 13th of February 2009 and graduated 4 days later. Aviles was assigned as a Trooper to D/3/B/2-7, eventually becoming its Section Leader and later its Platoon Leader, Company XO, Company Commander, Battalion XO, and Battalion Commander. Anthony Aviles attended 22 operations in his career, earning his CIB with 3 stars, a Defense Distinguished Service Medal (for combat leadership), a Bronze Star with Valor, and Bronze Star Medal. Aviles rose quickly through the ranks, commissioning in October 2009 and finally to Colonel in February 2014. He was selected as 2nd Battalion's Commander twice before finally retiring with honors in July 2014.

Anthony Aviles passed away on the 1st of May 2018.

Awards and Decorations

Badge	Combat Infantryman Badge w/ 3 stars
1st Row	Defense Distinguished Service Medal			Defense Superior Service Medal
2nd Row	Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and one oak leaf cluster		Purple Heart		Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
3rd Row	Army Commendation Medal		Good Conduct Medal w/ 3 gold knots		Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
4th Row	Donation Ribbon		Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Ribbon w/ two bronze stars		Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
5th Row	Army Service Ribbon		World War II Service Ribbon		Recruiting Service Ribbon
Unit Citations	Presidential Unit Citation		Meritorious Unit Citation		Superior Unit Award
Qualification Badges	Rifle Expert			Grenade Sharpshooter

Service Summary

Promotions

Insignia	Rank	Date
	Private Second Class	17 February 2009
	Private First Class	23 March 2009
	Specialist	19 May 2009
	Corporal	13 July 2009
	Sergeant	7 October 2009
	Second Lieutenant	28 October 2009
	First Lieutenant	25 March 2010
	Captain	26 August 2010
	Major	4 June 2011
	Major Honorably Discharged	15 October 2011
	Major	16 October 2011
	Lieutenant Colonel	28 May 2012
	Colonel	10 February 2014
	Colonel Retired w/ Honors	10 July 2014

Primary Assignments

Billet	Unit	Date
Trooper	D/3/B/2-7	17 February 2009
Section Leader	D/3/B/2-7	13 May 2009
Platoon Leader	3/B/2-7	28 October 2009
Company Commander	B/2-7	18 August 2010
ELOA		10 December 2010
Company Executive Officer	B/2-7	12 March 2011
Battalion Executive Officer	2-7	28 May 2011
Battalion Commander	2-7	6 August 2011
Officer Pool		1 October 2011
Company Commander	B/2-7	8 October 2011
Honorable Discharge		15 October 2011
Company Commander	B/2-7	16 October 2011
ELOA		8 December 2011
Battalion Executive Officer	2-7	25 February 2012
Battalion Commander	2-7	10 February 2014
Retired with Honors		10 July 2014
Arlington		1 May 2018

Secondary Assignments

Billet	Unit	Date
Radio Station (Honorary DJ)	S5	1 October 2012 - 14 April 2014

Citations

Defense Distinguished Service Medal Citation

"Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Aviles courageously inspired a brilliant defense and counterattack of his meager forces, against an overwhelmingly superior force, thus enabling a comprehensive victory to be obtained. His calm disposition allowed multiple lines of advance to occur, and his direct engagement of the enemy was in keeping with our finest traditions. His leadership and tactical acumen brings great credit upon the Seventh Cavalry Gaming Regiment."