Exceptional meritorious service from 3 December thru 10 December 2011. After having lost to the 12th Marine's, realizing that his Soldiers' pride was badly bruised. CPL.Russell decided to take positive action and never again let our unit compete against such a experienced, very skilled foe without proper preparation and planning to succeed at our mission. Corporal Russell went above and beyond that what is required of him, spending well over 10 hours reviewing game footage to formulate a plan of action that could lead to victory, His efforts resulted in a improvement in Alpha 2-7's combat effectiveness that cannot be summed up in a few short sentences. His actions reflect greatly upon himself, his Company and the Regiment as a whole, and are in the highest keeping's of the traditions of the 7th Cavalry.

Exceptional valorous actions on 11 December 2011 during combat operations against the 12th Marines.Through his continued and relentless attack of the enemy, he allowed his team to reach and capture the objective, once this was accomplished he gained tactical advantage and suppressed the enemy while his team exfiltrated the combat zone and returned to base. The actions of PFC. Utz reflect great credit upon himself, and the 7th Cavalry Regiment.

ON 11 DECEMBER 2011 AN ELEMENT FROM ALPHA COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 7TH CAVALRY REGIMENT DEPLOYED AGAINST FORCES FROM THE 12 MARINES. DURING THE OPERATION, 2LT. IMPORT FORCEFULLY INFILTRATED BEHIND ENEMY LINES, DISABLING THE ENEMY'S ABILITY TO ADVANCE ON THE POSITION OF HIS TEAM. DURING THIS ENGAGEMENT, THE LIEUTENANT KILLED 13 ENEMY SOLDIERS, AND FOUGHT OFF SEVERAL COUNTER-ATTACKS BY THE ENEMY. THIS ACT OF HEROISM ALLOWED HIS TEAM TO COMPLETE THEIR OBJECTIVE AND CLAIM VICTORY FOR THE 7TH CAVALRY. THE ACTIONS OF 2LT. IMPORT REFLECT GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, AND THE 7TH CAVALRY REGIMENT.

The above listed troopers have participated in ten (10) boot camps as an assistant. Their efforts have directly resulted in the growth of the Cavalry, and eases the workload of the Recruit Training Department by his repeat performances. Their sacrifice of personal time, to fill this critical role in training future soldiers reflects great credit upon themselves, and the 7th Cavalry Regiment as a whole.