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The sergeant major of the Army, like counterparts in the other branches, wears a unique rank insignia, including a unique collar insignia ("brass"). The collar insignia of the SMA is the shield portion of the collar insignia of an aide-de-camp to the Army Chief of Staff (less the surmounting eagle), placed upon an enlisted collar disk of gold ...
William G. Bainbridge (April 17, 1925 – November 29, 2008) was a United States Army soldier who served as the fifth Sergeant Major of the Army. [1] He was sworn in on July 1, 1975, and served until June 1979. He was the last World War II veteran to hold the position of Sergeant Major of the Army.
For the common defense: a military history of the United States of America (1984) Neimeyer, Charles Patrick. America Goes to War: A Social History of the Continental Army (1995) complete text online; Newell, Clayton R. The Regular Army before the Civil War, 1845–1860. Washington, DC: Center of Military History, United States Army, 2014.
Army Staff: Sergeant Major of the Army: Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Weimer [49] [50] U.S. Army: Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (G-1) Sergeant Major, Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (G-1) Sergeant Major Christopher P. Stevens [51] U.S. Army: Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (G-2)
Gene C. McKinney (born November 3, 1950) is a retired United States Army soldier who served as the 10th Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA), serving from July 1995 to October 1997. [1] He was the first African American to reach that rank in the United States Army. [ 2 ]
Staunton Military Academy was a private all-male military school located in Staunton, Virginia.Founded in 1884, the academy closed in 1976. [1] The school was highly regarded for its academic and military programs, and many notable American political and military leaders were graduates, including Sen. Barry Goldwater, the 1964 Republican presidential candidate, and his son, Rep. Barry ...
William O. Wooldridge (August 12, 1922 – March 5, 2012) was a United States Army soldier and the first Sergeant Major of the Army. Wooldridge served on active duty from 1940 to 1972. His military career spanned two wars and 14 campaigns, during which he was twice decorated for gallantry in action.
Served in 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and numerous billets within United States Army Special Operations Command, including Command Sergeant Major. [ 20 ] Joshua Wheeler † : Master Sergeant in Delta Force, and Silver Star recipient (posthumously) who was the first American service member killed in action as a result of enemy fire while ...