Michael Weimer
{{short description|17th Sergeant Major of the US Army}}
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| allegiance = United States
| branch = United States Army
| serviceyears = 1993–present
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- 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
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| battles = War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
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Michael R. Weimer (born {{circa|1971}}) is a United States Army soldier who has served as Sergeant Major of the Army since August 4, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/32423|title=Webcast: Relinquishment of Responsibility for GEN James McConville / Change of Responsibility SMA Michael Grinston|access-date=2023-07-28|website=DVIDS}} He previously served as the command sergeant major at the United States Army Special Operations Command.[https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/12/08/green-beret-will-serve-armys-new-top-enlisted-leader.html 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
File:2023 Sergeant Major of the Army Relinquishment of Responsibility 230804-A-TG877-1102.jpg 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.[https://www.socom.mil/soccent/BIO_PDFs/CSM_Michael_Weimer_BIO_CAO_21OCT20.pdf 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{{Cite web |last=Beynon |first=Steve |date=2023-08-04 |title=Army's New Enlisted Leader: The Bet a Green Beret Can Lead the Rank and File |url=https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/08/04/armys-new-enlisted-leader-bet-green-beret-can-lead-rank-and-file.html |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=Military.com |language=en}} 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.[https://www.army.mil/article/249411/usasoc_welcomes_its_newest_command_team USASOC welcomes its newest command team], Staff Sgt. Brandon Allums, US Army, August 13, 2021-08-13
Awards
Weimer's awards include:
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|other_device=|ribbon=U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Army Distinguished Service Medal | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=1|type=oak|other_device=c|ribbon=US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}10px Defense Superior Service Medal with C device and one oak leaf cluster | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Legion of Merit ribbon.svg|width=60}} Legion of Merit | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=7|type=oak|other_device=v|name=Bronze Star ribbon|width=60}} {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak | name=Bronze Star ribbon|width=60}} Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and 7 oak leaf clusters
|(second ribbon to denote ninth award due to accoutrement spacing) |
| {{ribbon devices|number=1|type=oak|ribbon=Purple Heart ribbon.svg|width=60}} Purple Heart with one device | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=1|type=oak|ribbon=Defense Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Defense Meritorious Service Medal and one oak leaf cluster | |
| |{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Meritorious Service Medal | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=4|type=oak|other_device=v|ribbon=Joint Service Commendation Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}Joint Commendation Medal with a "V" device and four oak leaf clusters | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|other_device=v|ribbon=Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}Army Commendation Medal with a "V" device | |
| 60px Army Achievement Medal | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}54pxArmy Good Conduct Medal (10 awards) | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=3|type=service-star|ribbon=Afghanistan Campaign Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 3 campaign stars | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=7|type=service-star|ribbon=Iraq Campaign Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Iraq Campaign Medal with seven campaign stars | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=2|type=service-star|ribbon=Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with service star | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg|width=60}}Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary ribbon.svg|width=60}}Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=NCO Professional Development Ribbon.svg|width=60}}11px NCO Professional Development Ribbon with bronze award numeral 5 | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Army Service Ribbon.svg|width=60}} Army Service Ribbon | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svg|width=60}}11px Army Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 5 | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Inter-american defense board medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Inter-American Defense Board Medal | |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=NATO Medal ISAF ribbon bar.svg|width=60}} NATO Medal for service with ISAF | |
| 100px Special Forces Tab | |
| 100px Combat Infantryman’s Badge | |
| File:US Military Master Free Fall Parachutist Badge.jpg Master Military Freefall Parachutist Badge | |
| 80px Master Parachutist Badge | |
| 80px Air Assault Badge |
Personal life
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Category:Members of the United States Army Special Forces
Category:Norwich University alumni
Category:Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal