Regimental Officer of the Year 2023

Defense Distinguished Service Medal


Is Awarded To

Captain Adam Beiter

For exceptionally meritorious leadership of a primary billet while serving as a Platoon Leader and Executive Officer in C/1-7 between January - December 2023 and for being named Regimental Officer of the Year for 2023. Captain Adam Beiter distinguished themselves through his actions to consistently better Charlie Company as a whole and has set the standard for all to follow with his high levels of activity and dedication to the unit, including attending an outstanding 65 operations during the year. He has consistently gone above and beyond to directly improve the quality and experience of Company and Platoon FTX's throughout the year, always pushing for more engaging and challenging missions. He has also successfully led the S3 Arma 3 Operations Staff, creating and overseeing countless missions and content for our public and private Arma 3 servers, which directly impacts retention of all members and recruitment of new ones. Captain Beiter has assisted many troopers over the course of the year helping to counsel, mentor, and when needed, help them get the aide that is required in any circumstance. As a servant leader, Captain Beiter has consistently set the standard for how leaders and officers in 1-7 should act, always placing the trooper's well-being, experiences, and needs before his own. Captain Adam Beiter's exemplary leadership demonstrates their commitment to their troopers and reflects great credit upon themselves, Charlie Company, and the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment.

Regimental NCO of the Year 2023

Defense Distinguished Service Medal

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1st Battalion Service Medals

Meritorious Service Medal


Is Awarded To

Colonel LaCombe.M

For exceptionally meritorious service to 1st Battalion in 2023. Colonel Mike LaCombe distinguished themselves by leading the Battalion with professionalism and dedication throughout the year. He consistently met or exceeded performance standards, held his subordinates accountable, worked towards the betterment of the Battalion, and was an example to all as a leader and officer. His oversight has helped guide 1-7 and the Arma 3 AO through a difficult time when Arma 3 is at its oldest, but in spite of this challenge, has still largely maintained 1-7's unit strength compared to previous years. Colonel Mike LaCombe's dedication to duty and exceptionally meritorious service are in great credit to themself and the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment.

Defense Distinguished Service Medal



Is Awarded To

Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Dread

For exceptionally meritorious leadership of a primary billet while serving as a Company Commander in A/1-7 and Executive Officer of 1-7 from February 2023 - December 2023. Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Dread distinguished themselves by leading Alpha Company's growth and tactical development while acting as the Company Commander. Under his leadership, the Company experienced remarkable growth, enabling them to open up a second platoon. This opened a pathway for junior leadership to advance...​