Michael Weimer
Michael Weimer | |
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| Born | c. 1971 (age 54–55) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Service years | 1993–present |
Rank | Sergeant Major of the Army |
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Conflicts | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve |
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Michael R. Weimer (born c. 1971) is an American soldier who has served as Sergeant Major of the Army since August 4, 2023.[2] He previously served as the command sergeant major at the United States Army Special Operations Command.[3]
Education
[edit]Weimer is a graduate of Norwich University, where he was awarded a bachelor's degree in strategic studies and defense analysis.[3]
Military career
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Weimer enlisted in the United States Army in 1993, completed Special Forces Assessment and Selection in 1994, and earned his green beret in 1996 as a Special Forces weapons sergeant.[3][1][4] 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[5] and as USASOC's operations (G3) sergeant major with tours in the United States Central Command and United States Southern Command areas of responsibility.[1]
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.[6]
Awards
[edit]Weimer's awards include:
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Personal life
[edit]Weimer is married and has two children. One of his daughters is currently attending the United States Military Academy at West Point.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Command Sergeant Major Michael R. Weimer – Senior Enlisted Leader – U.S. Special Operations Command Central, Official Biography, US Army, accessed 2022-12-09
- ↑ "Webcast: Relinquishment of Responsibility for GEN James McConville / Change of Responsibility SMA Michael Grinston". DVIDS. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- 1 2 3 This Green Beret Will Serve as the Army's New Top Enlisted Leader, Military.com, 2022-12-08
- ↑ "Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Weimer selected as 17th Sergeant Major of the Army". www.jbsa.mil. Joint Base San Antonio. December 13, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ↑ 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
- 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.
