Michael 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.^[2] He previously served as the command sergeant major at the United States Army Special Operations Command.^[3]

Michael Weimer
Born	c. 1971 (age 53–54)
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1993–present
Rank	Sergeant Major of the Army
Unit	Headquarters, Department of the Army United States Army Special Operations Command Special Operations Command Central Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta 7th Special Forces Group[1]
Battles / wars	War in Afghanistan Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards	Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense 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.^[3]

Military career

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.^[3][1] 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.^[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.^[5]

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 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
Master Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge

Personal life

Weimer is married and has two children.^[1]