The Brigadier General James "Krazee" Foster
Lifetime Achievement Medal

is awarded to

Colonel Rip Tharen

The Regimental Commander of the 7th Cavalry Regiment takes great pleasure in presenting the Brigadier General Krazee Lifetime Achievement Medal to Colonel Rip Tharen for his steadfast loyalty, dedicated and exceptional meritorious service, and above all his commitment to the very spirit of the 7th Cavalry Regiment since 19 March 2017. Colonel Tharen has served with distinction in his several stations though out his career in the 7th Cavalry. As the Commander of 1st Battalion he has spent countless hours shaping and guiding the Battalion, constantly insuring that members all the way down to the trooper level are informed, empowered, and engaged with is vision for 1-7. He is constantly approachable, level-headed, and fair towards all members of his Battalion. He has attended over 300 operations for Arma 3, and has acted as the officer in charge during those operations more often than any other officer within the Battalion. He has also served for multiple years with distinction as the OIC for the S7 Department (formerly S3), further shaping course development within Arma 3, as well as helping mold new officer candidates as the ODS Lead. His leadership and devotion to the 7th Cavalry Regiment set the standard for all officers and bring great credit to himself and the 7th Cavalry Regiment as a whole.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AT 7th CAVALRY HEADQUARTERS
ON THIS THE 18th DAY OF DECEMBER 2021

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NCOA Phase II
07DEC21​

Effective with this posting the following individuals have completed the requirements set forth by the 7th Cavalry, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy. They have applied themselves and showed dedication to furthering their position within the 7th Cavalry. Please join me in congratulating our new graduates.

Graduates:
Specialist Fields.Q
Specialist Cree.T
Specialist Avery.D

Instructors:
Command Sergeant Major Nexhex.A
First Lieutenant Burton.P
First Sergeant Komar.T

Congratulations!​