CSM (Ret) Michael Everett Cline

CSM (Ret) Michael Everett Cline entered the Army on November 27, 1982. He completed 12C Bridge Crewmember One Station Unit Training, at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO in February 1983. His first duty assignment was Ft Lewis, WA with the 15th Engineer Battalion as a Bridge Crewmen. Mr. Cline’s Active Army career spans 22 years of honorable service. He held every leadership position from Team Leader to Command Sergeant Major, including a highly coveted position as the Aide to Sergeant Major of the Army Richard A. Kidd. Mr. Cline’s other assignments include ACO 3/61st INF BN Ft Jackson, SC, as a Drill Sergeant; CCO 12th ENGR BN, Germany, as a Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant; ACO 299th ENGR BN, Ft Carson, CO, as a Platoon Sergeant and Operations Sergeant; CCO and HHC 9th ENGR BN, as Company First Sergeant; his Active Duty career culminated as the Command Sergeant Major of the 5th ENGR BN, Ft Leonard Wood, MO. Mr. Cline’s continued his service to the Army in his retirement as the Chief of Staff of the Counter Explosive Hazards Center, where he selflessly served for more than nine years. During his tenure at the CEHC, Mr. Cline assisted in the development of multiple courses designed to combat the IED threat. As the Chief of Material, he led the effort on finding and testing Counter IED equipment. He then took over as the Chief of Staff where he advised leaders at all levels on Counter IED training and equipment. Mr. Cline’s numerous awards and decorations include: the Legion of Merit (1OLC); the Soldiers Medal; the Bronze Star Medal (V); the Bronze Star Medal (1OLC); the Meritorious Service Medal (3OLC); the Army Commendation Medal (4OLC); and the Army Achievement Medal (5OLC); he is a graduate of all levels of NCOES including the Drill Sergeant School and Class# 53 of the Sergeants Major Academy. Mr. Cline left a lasting legacy during his 32 years of service to our nation and the Engineer Corps. Countless Soldiers have him to thank for his outstanding leadership during his time as an Engineer NCO, and the programs he helped create to fight Improvised Explosive Devices. His loss will be felt throughout the entire Engineer Regiment and a void in the hearts of all that knew and loved him. Mr. Cline is survived by his wife of 38 years Mrs. Cynthia L. Cline and his two daughters: Cassondra Cline of Waynesville, MO and Samantha Cronkrite and husband Shawn of Denver, CO; one greatly anticipated grandson; a sister: Pat Moss of the state of Ohio; brother-in-law: Brad Weber and wife Hilde of Bowerston, OH; brother-in-law: Thomas Moore of the state of Ohio; nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He is preceeded in death by his parents Wilbur and Ethel Cline and his beloved in-laws Charles and Sara Weber. Memorial services with military honors were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2014 in the Soldier Memorial Chapel of Fort Leonard Wood with Chaplain (MAJ) Kenneth Sharpe officiating. Chaplain (CPT) Stacy Beasley prayed the invocation, and LTC Scott Preston and COL Darryl McDowell recalled their memories of CSM Cline. COL Paul Kelly read Scripture and the song “Amazing Grace” was played. Military honors were provided by the 1st Engineer Brigade Honor Guard. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

CSM (Ret) Michael Everett Cline

April 13, 1954 - November 1, 2014