Michael R. Weimer (born ) is a

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soldier who has served as

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since August 4, 2023. He previously served as the command sergeant major at the

United States Army Special Operations Command The United States Army Special Operations Command (Airborne) (USASOC) is the command charged with overseeing the various Special forces, special operations forces of the United States Army. Headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, it i ...

.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 Norwich University is a private university in Northfield, Vermont, United States. The university was founded in 1819 as the "American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy". It is the oldest of six senior military college, senior militar ...

, where he was awarded a bachelor's degree in

strategic studies Strategic studies is an interdisciplinary academic field centered on the study of peace and conflict strategies, often devoting special attention to the relationship between military history, international politics, geostrategy, international ...

and defense analysis.

Military career

2023 Sergeant Major of the Army Relinquishment of Responsibility 230804-A-TG877-1102

Weimer joined the

in 1993, and earned his

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in 1996. He served 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

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operator and as USASOC’s operations (G3) sergeant major with tours in the

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and

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areas of responsibility. On 13 August 2021, Weimer assumed responsibility as Command Sergeant Major,

, 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:

Personal life

Weimer is married and has two children.

References

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