Anthony Aviles
| Anthony Aviles | |
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| July 27, 1961 - May 1, 2018 | |
| Commander, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment | |
| February 13, 2009 - July 10, 2014 | |
| Colonel Aviles |
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| Badge | Combat Infantryman Badge w/ 3 stars | |||||
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| 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 |
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Private Second Class | 17 February 2009 |
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Private First Class | 23 March 2009 |
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Specialist | 19 May 2009 |
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Corporal | 13 July 2009 |
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Sergeant | 7 October 2009 |
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Second Lieutenant | 28 October 2009 |
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First Lieutenant | 25 March 2010 |
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Captain | 26 August 2010 |
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Major | 4 June 2011 |
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Major Honorably Discharged |
15 October 2011 |
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Major | 16 October 2011 |
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Lieutenant Colonel | 28 May 2012 |
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Colonel | 10 February 2014 |
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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."