Michael Weimer
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| Born | c. 1971 (age 52–53) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1993–present |
| Rank | Command Sergeant Major |
| Unit | United States Army Special Operations Command Special Operations Command Central Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Afghanistan |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Michael R. Weimer is a United States Army command sergeant major who was selected as the next sergeant major of the Army. He currently serves as the command sergeant major at the United States Army Special Operations Command.[1]
Education
Weimer is a graduate of Norwich University, awarded a bachelor degree in strategic studies and defense analysis.[1]
Military career
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Weimer joined the Army in 1993, and earned his green beret in 1996. He served as a Special Forces weapons sergeant.[1][2]
He has served with the 7th Special Forces Group, and 19 years within U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) including as USASOC’s operations (G3) sergeant major, with tours in the U.S. Central Command and U.S. Southern Command areas of responsibility.[2]
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 Lt. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga.[3]
Awards
Weimer has, among other awards:
NCO Professional Development Ribbon with bronze award numeral 5
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 Legion of Merit
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    Bronze Star Medal with two "V" devices and 7 oak leaf clusters
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 Meritorious Service Medal
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 Army Achievement Medal
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  Army Good Conduct Medal (10 awards)
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 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
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 [[Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal]
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 Army Service Ribbon
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 Army Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 5
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 Inter-American_Defense_Board_Medal
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.svg){kind=small} NATO Medal for service with ISAF
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 Special Forces Tab
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 Combat Infantryman’s Badge
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 Master Military Freefall Parachutist Badge
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 Air Assault Badge
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Family
Weimer is married and has two children.[2]
References
- ^ 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 Biograpy, US Army, accessed 2022-12-09
- ^ USASOC welcomes its newest command team, Staff Sgt. Brandon Allums, US Army, August 13, 2021-08-13