Michael Weimer

(Redirected from Michael R. Weimer)

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
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

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 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]


Awards

edit

Weimer's awards include:

Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal with C device and one oak leaf cluster
  Legion of Merit
  Bronze Star Medal with two "V" devices and 7 oak leaf clusters (second ribbon to denote ninth award due to accoutrement spacing)
Purple Heart with one device
Defense Meritorious Service Medal and one oak leaf cluster
  Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Commendation Medal with a "V" device and four oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal with a "V" device
  Army Achievement Medal
  Army Good Conduct Medal (10 awards)
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 3 campaign stars
Iraq Campaign Medal with seven campaign stars
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
 Master Military Freefall Parachutist Badge
  Air Assault Badge

Personal Life

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.

  1. ^ "Webcast: Relinquishment of Responsibility for GEN James McConville / Change of Responsibility SMA Michael Grinston". DVIDS. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c This Green Beret Will Serve as the Army's New Top Enlisted Leader, Military.com, 2022-12-08
  3. ^ 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
  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
Military offices
Preceded by Sergeant Major of the Army
2023–present
Incumbent