Kyle McGehee

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Kyle Mcgehee
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Born May 3, 1987
Passed June 12, 2018 (aged 30)
Positions Held Infantryman (ARMA), S3 Public Operations, S3 Non Commissioned Officer In Charge
Time of Service May 3, 2017 - June 12, 2018
Rank Sergeant
Unit 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry
Awards Ronnie "Coldblud" Bussey Lifetime Achievement Medal, Meritorious Service Medal w/ Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal w/ Valor
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—Sergeant Kyle Mcgehee

Kyle McGehee (May 3, 1987 - June 12, 2018) was a member of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. McGehee distinguished himself in the S3 department, where he aided in multiple projects which included the creation of the 12B MOS, which focused on providing a support role for 7th Cavalry ARMA 3 Operations. Through his actions and efforts, he was posthumously awarded one of the highest attainable awards in the 7th Cavalry Regiment, the Ronnie "Coldblud" Bussey Lifetime Achievement Medal.

7th Cavalry Career

First Battalion Service

Kyle McGehee enlisted to the 7th Cavalry Regiment on May 5th, 2017 and graduated Bootcamp two weeks later on the 14th of May. After completing bootcamp, McGehee was assigned as an airborne infantryman in Charlie Company, 1st Battalion.

Over the next 4 months, McGehee attended 10 operations. In this time, he was awarded enlisted trooper of the month for creating an external artillery calculator which would prove the foundation for his future efforts in S3. Additionally, McGehee would be awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Valor for providing accurate artillery engagements while under fire in Operation White Lion.

On the 26th of September of 2017, Kyle McGehee would be chosen as the Honor Graduate of the Non Commissioned Officer Academy Leadership course, and would be promoted to Corporal 3 months later.

McGehee was once again awarded enlisted trooper of the month for January, 2018 for exceptional service to his section.

In April of the same year, McGehee was promoted to section leader of Bravo Section, Third Platoon, Charlie Company, First Battalion, and was promoted to Sergeant shortly thereafter, where he would remain for the rest of his career.

S3 Service

Kyle McGehee joined the S3 department as a Public Operations Staff member on the 12th of August, 2017 and would be assigned leader of S3 Public Operations on the 7th of May, 2018. McGehee served with distinction in the public operations department throughout his career, where his public operations maintained quality and player engagement, which brought many new players into the 7th Cavalry Regiment. During McGehee's tenure in S3 Public Operations, The public engagement from S3 was at one of its all time highs, McGehee's methods in S3 would lay the foundations for current public engagement strategies, via the use of high quality and engaging operations that anyone, regardless of 7th Cavalry membership could enjoy.

Shortly after joining the S3 Public Operations department, McGehee joined the S3 School of Infantry as an instructor. In this time, in addition to his instructional duties, McGehee began to gather information regarding the 12B (Combat Engineer) MOS. Over time, McGehee developed this information into a 7th Cavalry Supported MOS, known as Apollo. This included drafting courses integral to combat engineers (e.g The Sapper Course) and additionally drafting specific SOP's to be used in operational and non operational settings. For these actions in creating a new MOS for the 7th Cavalry, Kyle McGehee was posthumously awarded the Ron "Coldblud" Ronnie "Coldblud" Bussey Lifetime Achievement Medal.


Legacy

Ronnie "Coldblud" Bussey Lifetime Achievement Medal Citation

The Regimental Commander of the 7th Cavalry Regiment takes pleasure in presenting the Command Sergeant Major Cold Lifetime Achievement to Sergeant Kyle Mcgehee for his loyalty, dedication, exceptional meritorious and distinguished service, and above all a commitment to the ideals in which Command Sergeant Major Cold stood for, since 3 May 2017. Since enlisting in the 7th Cavalry Regiment, Sergeant Mcgehee has been an example to his peers, working tirelessly and selflessly for the betterment of the Regiment. Starting as a trooper in Charlie Company, First Battalion, Sergeant Mcgehee through self study increased his operational knowledge of the 11C MOS and become a Senior Instructor of the School of Infantry to teach others; dedicating his time to the needs of his students. As he continued to teach, he became the lead for S3 mod testing and public staff, as well as being promoted to the NCOIC of S3. In this capacity he lead his staff members and departments into a new era of training. The advances brought forward through his teachings allowed not only a more immersive experience for the regiment, but created a new support asset, the 12Bs known as Apollo. Sergeant Mcgehee wrote the SOPs and doctrines which allowed for higher fidelity in operations, as well as taking the strain off of mission controllers that before had to dedicate focus to keeping friendly assets moving. His achievements, dedication to progress, and desire to bring enjoyment to all members of the regiment allowed for the improvements of the scenarios that benefited members and non-members in both operations and MCC's. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Kyle Mcgeehee reflect great credit upon himself, his staff, his company, and the 7th Cavalry Regiment as a whole.

Awards and Decorations

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1st Row Ronnie "Coldblud" Bussey Lifetime Achievement Medal Meritorious Service Medal w/ Bronze Oak Cluster
2nd Row Army Commendation Medal w/ Valor Army Achievement Medal Prisoner of War Medal
3rd Row Good Conduct Medal Armed Forces Service Medal Donation Ribbon NCO Professional Development Ribbon
4th Row Honor Graduate Ribbon Army Service Ribobn United Nations Service Medal w/ Silver Star Overseas Service Ribbon
Infantry Badge Combat Infantry Badge 4
Special Skill Group 2 Awards Expert Field Medical Badge
Special Skill Group 4 Awards Ranger Tab Sapper Tab Air Assault Badge Army Parachutist Badge High Altitude Low Opening Freefall Badge
Weapon Qualification Badges Rifle Expert Grenade Sharpshooter