Michael Weimer
Bornc. 1971 (age 52–53)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1993–present
RankSergeant Major of the Army
Unit
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards

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

Weimer is a graduate of Norwich University, where he was awarded a bachelor's degree in strategic studies and defense analysis.[2]

Military career

Weimer is sworn in as the 17th sergeant major of the Army by General James C. McConville on August 4, 2023.

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

Weimer's awards include:

Army Distinguished Service Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Defense Superior Service Medal with C device and one oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit
V
Silver oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Width-44 scarlet ribbon with width-4 ultramarine blue stripe at center, surrounded by width-1 white stripes. Width-1 white stripes are at the edges.
Width-44 scarlet ribbon with width-4 ultramarine blue stripe at center, surrounded by width-1 white stripes. Width-1 white stripes are at the edges. Bronze Star Medal with two "V" devices and 7 oak leaf clusters		 (second ribbon to denote ninth award due to accoutrement spacing)
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Purple Heart with one device
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Defense Meritorious Service Medal and one oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal
V
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Joint Commendation Medal with a "V" device and four oak leaf clusters
V
Army Commendation Medal with a "V" device
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal (10 awards)
Bronze star
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 3 campaign stars
Silver star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Iraq Campaign Medal with seven campaign stars
Bronze star
Bronze star
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with service star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon with bronze award numeral 5
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 5
Inter-American Defense Board Medal
NATO Medal for service with ISAF
Special Forces Tab
Combat Infantryman’s Badge
US Military Master Free Fall Parachutist BadgeMaster Military Freefall Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge

Family

Weimer is married and has two children.[3]

References

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  1. ↑ "Webcast: Relinquishment of Responsibility for GEN James McConville / Change of Responsibility SMA Michael Grinston". DVIDS. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 This Green Beret Will Serve as the Army's New Top Enlisted Leader, Military.com, 2022-12-08
  3. 1 2 3 Command Sergeant Major Michael R. Weimer – Senior Enlisted Leader – U.S. Special Operations Command Central, Official Biography, US Army, accessed 2022-12-09
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ USASOC welcomes its newest command team, Staff Sgt. Brandon Allums, US Army, August 13, 2021-08-13
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