Michael Weimer
Michael Weimer | |
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| Born | c. 1971 (age 52–53) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1993–present |
| Rank | Sergeant Major of the Army |
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| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve |
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Michael R. Weimer (born c. 1971) is a United States Army soldier who has served as Sergeant Major of the Army since August 4, 2023.[1] He previously served as the command sergeant major at the United States Army Special Operations Command.[2]
Education[edit]
Weimer is a graduate of Norwich University, where he was awarded a bachelor's degree in strategic studies and defense analysis.[2]
Military career[edit]
Weimer joined the United States Army in 1993, and earned his green beret in 1996. He served as a Special Forces weapons sergeant.[2][3] He has served with the 7th Special Forces Group. During his 19 years under United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), he served as a Delta Force operator[4] and as USASOC’s operations (G3) sergeant major with tours in the United States Central Command and United States Southern Command areas of responsibility.[3]
On 13 August 2021, Weimer assumed responsibility as Command Sergeant Major, United States Army Special Operations Command, in the change of command ceremony for Lieutenant General Jonathan P. Braga.[5]
Weimer assumed responsibility as Sergeant Major of the Army on 4 August 2023. Weimer is the first Sergeant Major of the Army to have special operations experience since SMA Glen E. Morrell, the seventh Sergeant Major of the Army.
Awards[edit]
Weimer's awards include:
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Family[edit]
Weimer is married and has two children.[3]
References[edit]
This work incorporates material in the public domain in the United States because it is a work of the United States Federal Government under the terms of Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 105 of the US Code.
- ^ "Webcast: Relinquishment of Responsibility for GEN James McConville / Change of Responsibility SMA Michael Grinston". DVIDS. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ a b c This Green Beret Will Serve as the Army's New Top Enlisted Leader, Military.com, 2022-12-08
- ^ a b c Command Sergeant Major Michael R. Weimer – Senior Enlisted Leader – U.S. Special Operations Command Central, Official Biography, US Army, accessed 2022-12-09
- ^ Beynon, Steve (August 4, 2023). "Army's New Enlisted Leader: The Bet a Green Beret Can Lead the Rank and File". Military.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ USASOC welcomes its newest command team, Staff Sgt. Brandon Allums, US Army, August 13, 2021-08-13