Michael R. Weimer (born ) is an American soldier who has served as Sergeant Major of the Army since August 4, 2023. He previously served as the command sergeant major at the United States Army Special Operations Command.This Green Beret Will Serve as the Army's New Top Enlisted Leader, Military.com, 2022-12-08
Education Weimer is a graduate of Norwich University, where he was awarded a bachelor's degree in strategic studies and defense analysis.
Military career
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.Command Sergeant Major Michael R. Weimer – Senior Enlisted Leader – U.S. Special Operations Command Central, Official Biography, US Army, accessed 2022-12-09 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 and as USASOC's operations (G3) sergeant major with tours in the United States Central Command and United States Southern Command areas of responsibility.
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.USASOC welcomes its newest command team, Staff Sgt. Brandon Allums, US Army, August 13, 2021-08-13
Awards 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 "V" device and 7 oak leaf clusters (second ribbon to denote ninth award) Purple Heart and one oak leaf cluster Defense Meritorious Service Medal and one oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service MedalJoint Commendation Medal with a "V" device and four oak leaf clustersArmy Commendation Medal with a "V" device Army Achievement MedalArmy 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 starGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalGlobal 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 Master Parachutist Badge Air Assault Badge
Personal life Weimer is married and has two children. One of his daughters is currently attending the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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