Michael Weimer

Michael R. Weimer is a United States Army command sergeant major who will assume the role of Sergeant Major of the Army in August 2023.[1] He currently serves as the command sergeant major at the United States Army Special Operations Command.[2]

Michael Weimer
Bornc. 1971 (age 51–52)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1993–present
RankCommand Sergeant Major
UnitUnited States Army Special Operations Command
Special Operations Command Central
Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (9)
Purple Heart (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 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, and 19 years within United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), including 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 was sworn in as Command Sergeant Major of United States Army Special Operations Command, in the change of command ceremony for Lieutenant General Jonathan P. Braga.[4]

Awards

Weimer's awards include:

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. Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Weimer selected as 17th Sergeant Major of the Army, U.S. Army Public Affairs, December 12, 2022
  2. This Green Beret Will Serve as the Army's New Top Enlisted Leader, Military.com, 2022-12-08
  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. USASOC welcomes its newest command team, Staff Sgt. Brandon Allums, US Army, August 13, 2021-08-13
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