Years of service 1989–present | Name Daniel Dailey | |
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Battles/wars Persian Gulf WarOperation Desert StormIraq WarOperation Iraqi FreedomSiege of Sadr City Awards Army Distinguished Service MedalLegion of Merit (2)Bronze Star Medal for ValorBronze Star (3)Meritorious Service Medal (2)Army Commendation Medal (7)Army Achievement Medal (10) | ||
Sergeant major of the army daniel a dailey visits fort benning
Daniel A. Dailey is the current Sergeant Major of the Army of the United States Army. He was sworn in as the 15th Sergeant Major of the Army on January 30, 2015. He is the youngest soldier to serve in this position (44 years old). Prior to his tenure as the Sergeant Major of the Army, he served as the Command Sergeant Major for the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.
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- Sergeant major of the army daniel a dailey visits fort benning
- Sma daniel a dailey senior ncopd 4 oct 16
- Early life and education
- Career
- Personal life
- References
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Early life and education
A native of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Dailey entered the U.S. Army as an 11B (Infantryman) in 1989. He enlisted at the age of 17 prior to graduating high school. He attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Career
As Sergeant Major of the Army, Dailey serves as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army's personal adviser on all enlisted-related matters, particularly in areas affecting soldier training and quality of life. His military education includes Basic Noncommissioned Officer's Course, the Bradley Master Gunner Course, the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer's Course, First Sergeants Course, the Force Management Course, the Keystone Course, the Sergeants Major Academy, and the Command Sergeants Major course. His civilian education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in history from Excelsior College. He has served in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Infantry Divisions.
He is decorated with the Bronze Star with Valor for his leadership during the Siege of Sadr City. Later, he was selected as the 4th Infantry Division command sergeant major in 2009. Prior to his selection as the Sergeant Major of the Army, he served as the command sergeant major of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.
Personal life
Dailey is a member of the Order of Saint Maurice (Centurion) and a member of the Distinguished Sergeant Audie Murphy Club.