Daniel A. Dailey

Daniel A. Dailey
Dailey at the Pentagon in January 2015
Born	1972 (age 52–53) 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	Persian Gulf War Operation Desert Storm Iraq War Operation Iraqi Freedom Siege of Sadr City
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)
Website	Official Website

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 11B (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

Combat Infantryman Badge

Expert Infantryman Badge

50px Wheeled Vehicle Driver Badge (Driver-W)

Ranger tab

Expert Rifle Badge

Army Staff Identification Badge

4th Infantry Division Combat Service Identification Badge

50px 9th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia

9 Service stripes

8 Overseas Service Bars

	Army Distinguished Service Medal
	Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster
	Bronze Star with "V" device and three oak leaf clusters
	Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Army Commendation Medal with six oak leaf clusters
	Army Achievement Medal with eight oak leaf clusters
	(second ribbon to denote tenth award due to accoutrement spacing)
	Valorous Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
	Meritorious Unit Commendation with oak leaf cluster
	Army Good Conduct Medal (9 awards)
	National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
	Southwest Asia Service Medal with one campaign star
	Iraq Campaign Medal with five campaign stars
	Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Korea Defense Service Medal
	NCO Professional Development Ribbon with award numeral 4
	Army Service Ribbon
	Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 6
	Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
	Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

References

• U.S. Army Site
• Official Biography

Military offices
Preceded by Raymond F. Chandler	Sergeant Major of the Army 2015 - present	Succeeded by Incumbent