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Colonel Hayes.J
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- Rank
- Colonel
- Primary position
- Wall of Honor
- Secondary positions
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- Forum account
- Hayes.J
- Full name
- John Hayes
- MOS
- —
- Time in service
- 5 years, 8 months
- Time in grade
- 1 year, 5 months
Uniform
Service record
| Date | Record | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2025 | Retired from the 7th Cavalry Regiment with Honors | Discharge |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Completed 53rd Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays MAR25. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 18MAR25) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Completed 52nd Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays MAR25. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 11MAR25) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Completed 51st Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays MAR25. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 04MAR25) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 16, 2025 | Completed 50th Combat Mission (Campaign Vanilla. Operation Milkshake) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Completed 49th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays FEB25. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 11FEB25) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Graduated Regimental Disciplinary Process Training Course | Graduation |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Completed 48th Combat Mission (Operation Woodwork) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Completed 47th Combat Mission (Operation Frequency Shuffle 25JAN25) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Completed 46th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays JAN25. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 07JAN25) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Appointed ODS Instructor | Assignment |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Assigned 2-7 Commanding Officer | Transfer |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Promoted to Colonel (O-6) | Promotion |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Completed 45th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays OCT24. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 29OCT24) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Completed 44th Combat Mission (Operation Purple Tornado) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Relieved of Duties as S6 Forums Staff IT | Assignment |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Completed 43rd Combat Mission (Operation Shut Eyes 24h) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 22, 2024 | Completed 42nd Combat Mission (Operation Shut Eyes 24h) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Assigned S6 Forums Staff IT | Assignment |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Relieved of Duties as S7 HLL SOI Instructor | Assignment |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Graduated Hell Let Loose Machine Gunner Course | Graduation |
| Mar 9, 2024 | Completed 41st Combat Mission (Operation Shut Eyes 24h) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Assigned S7 HLL SOI Instrustor | Assignment |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Completed 40th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays FEB24. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 27FEB24) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Completed 39th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays JAN24. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 09JAN24) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 6, 2024 | Relieved of Duties as S1 Uniforms Clerk | Assignment |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Completed 38th Combat Mission (Operation 2-7 FTX Winter Warriors 16DEC23) | Combat Operation |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Completed 37th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays NOV23. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 21NOV23) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 29, 2023 | Completed 36th Combat Mission (Operation Buttered Baguette 29OCT23) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Completed 35th Combat Mission (Campaign 7th Cavalry Expeditionary Force Training Q3 2023. Operation 7th Cavalry Expeditionary Force Training 06SEP23) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Completed 34th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays AUG23. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 15AUG23) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Completed 33rd Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays AUG23. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 01AUG23) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) | Promotion |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Completed 32nd Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays JUL23. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 25JUL23) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Completed 31st Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays JUN23. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 20JUN23) | Combat Operation |
| May 13, 2023 | Transferred and Assigned 2-7 Executive Officer | Transfer |
| Apr 23, 2023 | Completed 30th Combat Mission (Operation A/2-7 FTX Operation Crossroads) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 2, 2023 | Graduated Hell Let Loose Tank Gunner's Course | Graduation |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Completed 29th Combat Mission (Operation HOWITZER 24h 17MAR23) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Promoted to Major (O-4) | Promotion |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Assigned WAG 1IC | Assignment |
| Nov 27, 2022 | Assigned S1 Uniforms Clerk | Assignment |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Assigned WAG Admin In Training | Assignment |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Completed 28th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays Sep22. Operation Trenched n'Tuesday 27SEPT22) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Relieved of Duties as MP Staff | Assignment |
| Jun 26, 2022 | Assigned Company Commander A/2-7 | Transfer |
| Jun 26, 2022 | Completed 27th Combat Mission (Operation A.Co FTX Operation Supply Town V.1) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 25, 2022 | Promoted to Captain (O-3) | Promotion |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Completed 25th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays JUN22. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 07JUN22) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Completed 26th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays JUN22. Operation D-Day Trenched n' Tuesday 07JUN22) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Completed 24th Combat Mission (Operation Bolt) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Completed 23rd Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays APR22. Operation Trenched n'Tuesday 26APR22) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Completed 22nd Combat Mission (Operation C/2-7 23APR22 FTX) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Completed 21st Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays APR22. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 05APR22) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Completed 20th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays MAR22. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 29MAR22) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Completed 19th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays MAR22. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 08MAR22) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Relieved of Duties as S2 Investigator | Assignment |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Completed 18th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays FEB22. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 22FEB22) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 20, 2022 | Transferred an Assigned Executive Officer A/2-7 | Transfer |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Completed 17th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays FEB22. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 15FEB22) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Completed 16th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays FEB22. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 8FEB22) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Completed 15th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays FEB22. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 1FEB22) | Combat Operation |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Promoted to First Lieutenant (O-2) | Promotion |
| Oct 10, 2021 | Completed 14th Combat Mission (Operation Zimmer Frei) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Completed 13th Combat Mission (Operation Bravo Co. FTX) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Completed 12th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays SEP21. Operation Trenched n' Tuesday 21SEP21) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Completed 11th Combat Mission (Operation Fall Blau) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 8, 2021 | Completed 10th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays SEP21. Operation Trenched 'n Tuesday 07September21) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Relieved of Duties as RTC Drill Instructor, Per Request | Assignment |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Completed 9th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays AUG21. Operation Trenched 'n Tuesday 24August21) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 23, 2021 | Assigned S2 Investigator | Assignment |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Completed 8th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays JUL21. Operation Trenched 'n Tuesday 27July2021) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Completed 7th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays JUL21. Operation Trenched 'n Tuesday 13July2021) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Promoted to Second Lieutenant (O-1) | Promotion |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Transferred and Assigned Platoon Leader 1/B/2-7 | Transfer |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Graduated Officer Development School | Graduation |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Completed 6th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays JUN21. Operation Trenched 'n Tuesday 08June2021) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Assigned S2 Investigator in Training | Assignment |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Completed 5th Combat Mission (Operation Overlord) | Combat Operation |
| May 23, 2021 | Graduated Hell Let Loose Artillery Crewman Course | Graduation |
| May 16, 2021 | Promoted to Corporal (E-4) | Promotion |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Transferred and Assigned Section Leader B/1/B/2-7 | Transfer |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Completed MP Training, Assigned Full MP Status | Assignment |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Assigned RTC Senior Drill Instructor as Additional Duty | Assignment |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Completed 4th Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays MAR21. Operation Trenched 'n Tuesday 30MAR2021) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 28, 2021 | Completed 3rd Combat Mission (Operation Reckless) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 21, 2021 | Graduated NCOA Warrior Leadership Course Phase II | Graduation |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Graduated NCOA Warrior Leadership Course Phase I | Graduation |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Graduated the Drill Instructor Course, Assigned Drill Instructor | Assignment |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Attended the Server Administration Course | Graduation |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Assigned MP Staff in Training as Additional Duty | Assignment |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Graduated Hell Let Loose Combat Lifesaver Course | Graduation |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Assigned RTC Drill Instructor in Training as Additional Duty | Assignment |
| Jan 25, 2021 | Completed 2nd Combat Mission (Operation Twice The Pride) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 18, 2021 | Promoted to Specialist (E-4) | Promotion |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Promoted to Private First Class (E-3) | Promotion |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Completed 1st Combat Mission (Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays NOV20. Operation Trenched N Tuesday 03NOV20) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 24, 2020 | Graduated Basic Infantry Combat Training Course | Graduation |
| Oct 18, 2020 | Graduated Boot Camp, Promoted to Private (E-2) | Graduation |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Transferred and Assigned Trooper A/1/B/2-7 | Transfer |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Name Change Approved: Recruit Bob Cunningham will be known as Recruit John Hayes | Name Change |
| Oct 12, 2020 | Enlisted in the 7th Cavalry Regiment, Assigned Boot Camp | Transfer |
Awards and recognition (97)
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Mar 18, 2003
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Sep 1, 2004
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Aug 10, 2009
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Sep 18, 2010
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Jun 2, 2011
Army Service Ribbon
Oct 18, 2020
Basic Assault Course Ribbon
Oct 28, 2020
Humanitarian Service Medal
Oct 28, 2020
1st Award
Expert Infantry Badge
Nov 3, 2020
Meritorious Service Medal
Apr 4, 2021
2-7 Trooper of the Quarter. JAN21-MAR21
Army Achievement Medal
Apr 5, 2021
HLL AO Contributions
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
May 16, 2021
D-Day Commemorative Medal
Jun 10, 2021
Operation Overlord
Combat Infantry Badge
Jun 5, 2021
Hell Let Loose Service Ribbon
Jun 21, 2021
Combat Infantry Badge 2nd Award
Sep 7, 2021
Army Good Conduct Medal
Oct 18, 2021
Rifle Expert
Nov 19, 2021
Awarded for the completion of one or more of the weapons qualification courses with excellent scores.
Army Commendation Medal
Dec 6, 2021
S2 Department FY2021
Army Commendation Medal
Jan 13, 2022
MP Dept. FY2021
Donation Ribbon
Nov 24, 2021
1st Award
Combat Infantry Badge 3rd Award
Feb 2, 2022
Grenade Expert
Mar 21, 2022
Awarded for the completion of one or more of the weapons qualification courses with excellent scores.
Pistol Expert
Mar 21, 2022
Awarded for the completion of one or more of the weapons qualification courses with excellent scores.
7th Cavalry Server Upgrade Award
Mar 27, 2022
United Nations Service Medal
Mar 9, 2022
Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays FEB22
Donation Ribbon
Jan 29, 2022
2nd Award
Silver Star
Apr 25, 2022
Operation C/2-7 FTX
Armed Forces Service Medal
Apr 29, 2022
For MP Dept. 23APR21 - 23APR22
Combat Infantry Badge 4th Award
Mar 29, 2022
Donation Ribbon
Feb 20, 2022
3rd Award
Donation Ribbon
Mar 18, 2022
4th Award
Army Commendation Medal
Sep 2, 2022
7th Cavalry HLL Memorial Event
Army Good Conduct Medal
Oct 18, 2022
1st Bronze Knot
Meritorious Service Medal
Dec 4, 2022
2-7 Officer of the Quarter Q4 2022
Army Superior Unit Citation
Dec 12, 2022
S1 Dept. FY 2022
Donation Ribbon
Nov 1, 2022
5th Award
Donation Ribbon
Jan 1, 2023
6th award
Donation Ribbon
Mar 1, 2023
7th award
Donation Ribbon
Apr 24, 2023
8th Award
Donation Ribbon
May 24, 2023
9th Award
Expert Field Medical Badge
Feb 8, 2021
Humanitarian Service Medal
Sep 29, 2023
2nd Award
Donation Ribbon
Jun 24, 2023
10th Award
Donation Ribbon
Jul 24, 2023
11th Award
Armed Forces Service Medal
Nov 25, 2023
For WAG Dept 10NOV2022 - 10NOV2023
Army Good Conduct Medal
Oct 18, 2023
2nd Bronze Knot
Army Superior Unit Citation
Dec 2, 2023
WAG
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Dec 8, 2023
2-7
Meritorious Service Medal
Dec 7, 2023
S1
Army Superior Unit Citation
Dec 7, 2023
S1
Army Achievement Medal
Jan 28, 2024
2/7 Contributions
Donation Ribbon
Aug 24, 2023
12th Award
Soldiers Medal
Feb 1, 2024
Armed Forces Service Medal
Nov 27, 2023
For S1 Dept. 27NOV2022 - 27NOV2023
Recruiting Ribbon
Feb 7, 2024
1st Award
Donation Ribbon
Sep 24, 2023
13th Award
Donation Ribbon
Oct 24, 2023
14th Award
Donation Ribbon
Nov 24, 2023
15th Award
Donation Ribbon
Dec 31, 2023
16th Award
Donation Ribbon
Jan 31, 2024
17th Award
Donation Ribbon
Feb 29, 2024
18th Award
Donation Ribbon
Mar 31, 2024
19th Award
Donation Ribbon
Apr 30, 2024
20th Award
Donation Ribbon
May 31, 2024
21st Award
Donation Ribbon
Jun 30, 2024
22nd Award
Donation Ribbon
Jul 31, 2024
23rd Award
Army Good Conduct Medal
Oct 11, 2024
3rd Bronze Knot
Meritorious Service Medal
Dec 8, 2024
WAG
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Dec 7, 2024
7th Cavalry Black Ops Unit Citation
Jan 10, 2025
1st Award
Armed Forces Service Medal
Jan 20, 2025
For WAG Dept. 20JAN24 - 20JAN25
Donation Ribbon
Sep 30, 2024
24th Award
Donation Ribbon
Oct 31, 2024
25th Award
Donation Ribbon
Nov 30, 2024
26th Award
Donation Ribbon
Dec 31, 2024
27th Award
Donation Ribbon
Jan 31, 2025
28th Award
Bronze Star
Feb 22, 2025
Operation Milkshake
Donation Ribbon
Feb 28, 2025
29th Award
Hell Let Loose Service Ribbon
Mar 2, 2025
50 Operation Milestone
Donation Ribbon
Mar 31, 2025
30th Award
United Nations Service Medal
Mar 25, 2025
Campaign Let Loose Tuesdays MAR25
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Apr 6, 2025
2-7
Donation Ribbon
Apr 30, 2025
31st Award
Donation Ribbon
May 31, 2025
32nd Award
Donation Ribbon
Jun 30, 2025
33rd Award
Donation Ribbon
Jul 31, 2025
34th Award
Donation Ribbon
Aug 31, 2025
35th Award
Donation Ribbon
Sep 30, 2025
36th Award
Donation Ribbon
Oct 31, 2025
37th Award
Donation Ribbon
Nov 30, 2025
38th Award
Donation Ribbon
Dec 31, 2025
39th Award
Donation Ribbon
Jan 31, 2026
40th Award
Donation Ribbon
Feb 28, 2026
41st Award
Donation Ribbon
Mar 31, 2026
42nd Award
Donation Ribbon
May 1, 2026
42nd Award
Donation Ribbon
May 30, 2026
43rd Award