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Major McCloud.A
Information
- Rank
- Major
- Primary position
- Retired
- Secondary positions
- —
- Forum account
- McCloud.A
- Full name
- Ace McCloud
- MOS
- —
- Time in service
- 15 years, 11 months
- Time in grade
- 12 years, 10 months
Uniform

Service record
| Date | Record | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2017 | Retired from the 7th Cavalry Regiment with Honors | Discharge |
| Feb 11, 2017 | Completed 39th Combat Mission (Campaign Iron Will, Operation Potassium Run) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 29, 2017 | Completed 38th Combat Mission (Operation Pyramid) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 6, 2016 | Completed 37th Combat Mission (Operation Fever Dream) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 26, 2016 | Completed 36th Combat Mission (Campaign Desert Anvil, Operation Morning Star) | Combat Operation |
| Feb 25, 2016 | Transferred and Assigned Company Executive Officer C/1-7 | Transfer |
| Dec 11, 2015 | Completed 35th Combat Mission (Operation Battering Ram) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 16, 2015 | Completed 34th Combat Mission (Operation Soft Stone) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 8, 2015 | Completed 33rd Combat Mission (Operation Gateway) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 8, 2015 | Assigned Executive Officer of S3 Department as Additional Duty | Assignment |
| Jun 15, 2015 | Returned from ELOA, Transferred and Assigned Executive Officer B/1-7 | ELOA |
| May 30, 2015 | Graduated ARMA3 Advanced Individual Training (AIT Phase I), Class 022/06/15 | Graduation |
| Jan 25, 2014 | Placed on ELOA | ELOA |
| Dec 6, 2013 | Completed 32nd Combat Mission (Operation For The People) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 9, 2013 | Named Officer of the Month for August 2013 | Record |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Completed 31st Combat Mission (Operation Patience) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Completed 30th Combat Mission (Operation Neon Knights) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Completed 29th Combat Mission (Operation Screaming Eagles) | Combat Operation |
| Jul 20, 2013 | Promoted to Major (O-4) | Promotion |
| Jun 28, 2013 | Completed 28th Combat Mission (Operation Hair Gel) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Completed 27th Combat Mission (Operation Spartans) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 12, 2013 | Relieved of Duties from the IMO Department, Per Request. | Record |
| Feb 5, 2013 | Transferred and Assigned Executive Officer D/1-7 | Transfer |
| Feb 2, 2013 | Completed 26th Combat Mission (Operation Hold the Line) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 13, 2013 | Transferred and Assigned Platoon Leader 2/B/1-7 | Transfer |
| Nov 7, 2012 | Graduated BF3 Advanced Individual Training (AIT Phase I), Class 045/11/12 | Graduation |
| Nov 5, 2012 | Promoted to Captain (O-3) | Promotion |
| Nov 3, 2012 | Graduated ARMA2 Advanced Individual Training (AIT Phase II), Class Number 045/11/12 | Graduation |
| Oct 25, 2012 | Completed 25th Combat Mission (Operation Black Mamba) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 8, 2012 | Completed 24th Combat Mission (Operation Devil Dog) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Completed 23rd Combat Mission (Operation Silent Blast) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 6, 2012 | Graduated ARMA2 Advanced Individual J.T.A.C, Class Number: 044/11/12, Assigned Instructor as Additional Duty | Graduation |
| Aug 23, 2012 | Completed 22nd Combat Mission (Operation Silent Strike) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 22, 2012 | Completed 21st Combat Mission (Operation Enduring Koso) | Combat Operation |
| May 5, 2012 | Completed 20th Combat Mission (Operation Steel Snow) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 26, 2012 | Promoted to 1st Lieutenant (O-2) | Promotion |
| Apr 11, 2012 | Completed 19th Combat Mission (Operation RedBullClip) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Completed 18th Combat Mission (Operation Endurance) | Combat Operation |
| Dec 17, 2011 | Completed 17th Combat Mission (Operation Tiger) | Combat Operation |
| Dec 10, 2011 | Transferred to Regimental IMO and Assigned IMO Assistant | Transfer |
| Nov 23, 2011 | Relieved of Duties from S3 Department, Per Request | Record |
| Oct 20, 2011 | Completed 16th Combat Mission (Operation Sleep Hollow) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 11, 2011 | Received Battlefield Commission to 2nd Lieutenant (O-1), Assigned Platoon Leader 1/D/1-7 | Promotion |
| Sep 22, 2011 | Completed 15th Combat Mission (Operation Evil Walks) | Combat Operation |
| Aug 6, 2011 | Completed 14th Combat Mission (Operation Banana) | Combat Operation |
| Jun 30, 2011 | Promoted to Sergeant First Class (E-7) | Promotion |
| Jun 30, 2011 | Transferred and Assigned Company First Sergeant A/1-7 | Transfer |
| Jun 10, 2011 | Completed 13th Combat Mission (Operation Heatseeker) | Combat Operation |
| May 28, 2011 | Graduated SRT Class 06-11 | Graduation |
| May 21, 2011 | Transferred and Assigned Fixed Wing Multirole & Section Lead A/2/A/1-7 | Transfer |
| May 20, 2011 | Completed 13th Combat Mission (Operation Shoot to Thrill) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 24, 2011 | Transferred and Assigned Acting First Sergeant A/1-7 | Transfer |
| Apr 22, 2011 | Completed 12th Combat Mission (Operation Dirty Deeds) | Combat Operation |
| Apr 15, 2011 | Completed 11th Combat Mission (Operation Saving Lucy) - JOINT OP | Combat Operation |
| Apr 9, 2011 | Graduated Ranger Class 005-010 | Graduation |
| Apr 8, 2011 | Completed 10th Combat Mission (Operation TnT) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 24, 2011 | Completed 9th Combat Mission (Operation Thunderstruck) | Combat Operation |
| Mar 7, 2011 | Promoted to Corporal (E-4) | Promotion |
| Feb 28, 2011 | Assigned to S3 Department as Additional Duty | Assignment |
| Feb 10, 2011 | Completed 8th Combat Mission (Operation HailMary) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 15, 2011 | Completed 7th Combat Mission (Operation Acid Gambit) | Combat Operation |
| Jan 13, 2011 | Completed 6th Combat Mission (Operation Full Contact) | Combat Operation |
| Dec 17, 2010 | Graduated Basic Armor Crewman Course Class 10-017 | Graduation |
| Dec 15, 2010 | Earned Special Flight Permission to be Utilized in Time of Combat for Support Aircraft. The Actual Training Conducted for this Individual are Classified (TOP SECRET). | Record |
| Dec 9, 2010 | Completed 5th Combat Mission (Arma TvT Operation) | Combat Operation |
| Dec 6, 2010 | Relieved of Duties from the Recruit Training Command Department, Per Request | Record |
| Dec 1, 2010 | Assigned to the Recruit Training Command, Drill Instructor (In Training) as Additional Duty | Assignment |
| Nov 20, 2010 | Accepted into ARMA2 Ranger Course, Class 005-10 | Record |
| Nov 11, 2010 | Named Enlisted Trooper of the Month for October 2010 | Record |
| Oct 30, 2010 | Completed 4th Combat Mission (Campaign Goliath, Operation Wishbone) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 22, 2010 | Completed 3rd Combat Mission (Operation Market Garden) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 21, 2010 | Graduated NCOA Warrior Leadership Course Class 03/10/10 | Graduation |
| Oct 20, 2010 | Transferred and Assigned JTAC A/1/A/1-7 | Transfer |
| Oct 15, 2010 | Promoted to Specialist (E-4) | Promotion |
| Oct 8, 2010 | Completed 1st Combat Mission (Campaign Goliath, Operation Thunder Cloud) | Combat Operation |
| Oct 8, 2010 | Completed 2nd Combat Mission (Operation Weasel) | Combat Operation |
| Sep 20, 2010 | Graduated Basic Airborne Qualifications Course, Class 37/09/10 | Graduation |
| Sep 14, 2010 | Graduated ARMA2 Advanced Individual Training (AIT Phase I) | Graduation |
| Aug 13, 2010 | Promoted to Private First Class (E-3) | Promotion |
| Jul 17, 2010 | Graduated Boot Camp, Promoted to Private (E-2), Assigned Mechanized Infantry C/2/C/1-7 | Graduation |
| Jul 6, 2010 | Enlisted in the 7th Cavalry Regiment, Assigned Boot Camp 027/07/10 | Assignment |
Awards and recognition (64)
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Mar 17, 2003
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Aug 31, 2004
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Aug 9, 2009
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Sep 17, 2010
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Jun 1, 2011
Army & Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
May 16, 2021
Army Service Ribbon
Jul 17, 2010
Expert Field Medical Badge
Jul 17, 2010
Army Good Conduct Medal
Aug 13, 2010
Expert Infantry Badge
Oct 8, 2010
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Nov 1, 2010
Combat Field Medical Badge
Nov 26, 2010
Combat Infantry Badge
Dec 9, 2010
Army Good Conduct Medal
Dec 14, 2010
1st Bronze Knot
Bronze Star with Valor Device
Dec 29, 2010
Silver Star
Mar 16, 2011
Operation HailMary
High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) Freefall Badge
Mar 25, 2011
Army Commendation Medal
Apr 1, 2011
Ranger Tab
Apr 9, 2011
Army Good Conduct Medal
Apr 13, 2011
2nd Bronze Knot
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Apr 19, 2011
For Operation Saving Lucy
Distinguished Flying Cross
May 1, 2011
For Campaign LINGOR FREEDOM (ARMA3)
Purple Heart
May 6, 2011
For Operation Saving Lucy
Army Achievement Medal
May 6, 2011
Bronze Star
May 22, 2011
Overseas Service Ribbon
May 22, 2011
Army Aviator Badge
May 27, 2011
Sniper Ribbon
May 28, 2011
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Jun 30, 2011
Sergeant First Class Promotion
Army Good Conduct Medal
Aug 11, 2011
3rd Bronze Knot
Army Senior Parachutist Badge
Aug 23, 2011
Combat Infantry Badge 2nd Award
Sep 22, 2011
Combat Infantry Badge 3rd Award
Sep 22, 2011
United Nations Service Medal
Sep 23, 2011
Campaign Lingor Freedom (ARMA2)
Armed Forces Service Medal
Oct 3, 2011
For S3 Dept. 01MAR11-01AUG11
Rifle Expert
Oct 13, 2011
Awarded for the completion of one or more of the weapons qualification courses with excellent scores.
Grenade Sharpshooter
Oct 13, 2011
Awarded for the completion of one or more of the weapons qualification courses with above average scores.
Army Parachutist Badge
Nov 17, 2011
Army Good Conduct Medal
Dec 9, 2011
4th Bronze Knot
Army Good Conduct Medal
Apr 7, 2012
5th Bronze Knot
Combat Infantry Badge 4th Award
May 5, 2012
Master High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) Freefall Badge
Jun 1, 2012
Army Good Conduct Medal
Aug 5, 2012
1st Silver Knot
Army Good Conduct Medal
Dec 3, 2012
2nd Silver Knot
United Nations Service Medal
Dec 6, 2012
Campaign Silent (ARMA2)
Army Good Conduct Medal
Apr 2, 2013
3rd Silver Knot
Army Good Conduct Medal
Jul 31, 2013
4th Silver Knot
Air Medal
Aug 29, 2013
For Operation Screaming Eagles
Donation Ribbon
Aug 30, 2013
1st Award
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Sep 9, 2013
Officer August 2013
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Sep 9, 2013
Army Good Conduct Medal
Nov 28, 2013
5th Silver Knot
Bronze Star with Valor Device
Jun 17, 2015
For Campaign Valhalla (ARMA3)
Army Good Conduct Medal
Aug 16, 2015
1st Gold Knot
Army Good Conduct Medal
Dec 14, 2015
2nd Gold Knot
Armed Forces Service Medal
Feb 9, 2016
For S3 Dept. 09AUG15 - 09FEB16
Army Good Conduct Medal
Apr 12, 2016
3rd Gold Knot
Armed Forces Service Medal
Aug 8, 2016
For S3 Dept. 09FEB16 - 09AUG16
Army Good Conduct Medal
Aug 10, 2016
4th Gold Knot
Army Good Conduct Medal
Dec 9, 2016
5th Gold Knot
Senior Army Aviator Badge
Dec 11, 2016
Armed Forces Service Medal
Feb 9, 2017
For S3 Dept. 09AUG16 - 09FEB17
Air Medal
Feb 22, 2017
Campaign Iron Will, Operation Potassium Run
Ranger Selection Ribbon
Feb 24, 2017
Awarded for Instructing the Ranger Selection Course