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]
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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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
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- ^ "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