Daniel A. Dailey
| Daniel A. Dailey | |
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 Dailey at the Pentagon in January 2015 | |
| Born |
1972 (age 43–44) Palmerton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank |
 Sergeant Major of the Army |
| Unit |
 Sergeant Major of the Army |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (4) with "V" Device Meritorious Service Medal (2) Army Commendation Medal (7) Army Achievement Medal (10) |
Daniel A. Dailey (born 1972) 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. At 42 years old, he is the youngest soldier to serve in this position. 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.
Early life and education
A native of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Dailey entered the U.S. Army as an 11C (Infantryman) in 1989. 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 was decorated with the Bronze Star with Valor for his leadership during the Siege of Sadr City and was later 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.
Awards and decorations
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Army Distinguished Service Medal |
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Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster |
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Bronze Star with "V" device and three oak leaf clusters |
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Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster |
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Army Commendation Medal with six oak leaf clusters |
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Army Achievement Medal with eight oak leaf clusters |
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(second ribbon to denote tenth award due to accoutrement spacing) |
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Valorous Unit Award with oak leaf cluster |
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Meritorious Unit Commendation with oak leaf cluster |
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Army Good Conduct Medal (9 awards) |
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National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star |
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Southwest Asia Service Medal with one campaign star |
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Iraq Campaign Medal with five campaign stars |
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Korea Defense Service Medal |
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NCO Professional Development Ribbon with award numeral 4 |
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Army Service Ribbon |
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Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 6 |
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Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) |
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Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) |
References
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| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Raymond F. Chandler |
Sergeant Major of the Army 2015 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |