Daniel A. Dailey

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Daniel A. Dailey
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Dailey at the Pentagon in January 2015
Born (1969-01-11) January 11, 1969 (age 56)
Palmerton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Branch United States Army
Years of service1989–2020
Rank Sergeant Major of the Army
Battles / wars Gulf War
Iraq War
Awards Army Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (4) with "V" Device
Meritorious Service Medal (2)
Army Commendation Medal (7)
Army Achievement Medal (10)
Army Gen. Raymond Odierno, chief of staff of the Army, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey 150331-Z-DZ751-139 Army Gen. Raymond Odierno, chief of staff of the Army, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey.jpg
Army Gen. Raymond Odierno, chief of staff of the Army, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey

Daniel A. Dailey (born January 11, 1969) is a former United States Army soldier who served as the 15th Sergeant Major of the Army from January 30, 2015, to August 9, 2019. Prior to his tenure as the Sergeant Major of the Army, [1] he served as the Command Sergeant Major for the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.

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Early life and education

Dailey was born in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, on January 11, 1969.

In 1989, after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army at age 17 as an 11B (Infantryman). [2] He attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in history from Excelsior University in Albany, New York.

Military career

Dailey is sworn in as the 15th sergeant major of the Army by Army chief of staff General Raymond T. Odierno on January 30, 2015 Dailey sworn in as Sergeant Major of the Army.jpg
Dailey is sworn in as the 15th sergeant major of the Army by Army chief of staff General Raymond T. Odierno on January 30, 2015

Dailey's 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. He has served in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Infantry Divisions.

Dailey is decorated with the Bronze Star Medal 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.

As Sergeant Major of the Army, Dailey served 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. In August 2019, Dailey stepped down as Sergeant Major of the Army and was succeeded in his post by Command Sergeant Major Michael A. Grinston. [3] Dailey's official retirement date was January 1, 2020. [4]

Personal life

Dailey is a member of the Order of Saint Maurice (Centurion) and a member of the Distinguished Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. [5] [6] [2] [7]

Eric Fanning, Mark A. Milley and Daniel A. Dailey Eric Fanning, Mark Milley and Daniel Dailey 161005-A-HD608-117 (29819450904).jpg
Eric Fanning, Mark A. Milley and Daniel A. Dailey
Dailey and Milley in the new Army "Pinks and Greens". Milley and Dailey in new "Army Greens".jpg
Dailey and Milley in the new Army "Pinks and Greens".

Awards and decorations

Combat Infantry Badge.svg Combat Infantryman Badge
Expert Infantry Badge.svg Expert Infantryman Badge
Ranger Tab.svg Ranger tab
DriversBadge.jpg Wheeled Vehicle Driver Badge (Driver-W)
US Army Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge-Generic.png Expert Rifle Badge
United States Army Staff Identification Badge.png Army Staff Identification Badge
4th Infantry Division SSI.svg 4th Infantry Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
9th Infantry Regiment DUI.gif 9th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
Service stripe.jpg 10 Service stripes
ArmyOSB.svg 8 Overseas Service Bars
Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Army Distinguished Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters [8] [9]
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star ribbon.svg "V" device, brass.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze Star with "V" device and three oak leaf clusters
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg
Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg Silver oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Army Commendation Medal with six oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svg Silver oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Army Achievement Medal with eight oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svg (second ribbon to denote tenth award due to accoutrement spacing)
Valorous Unit Award ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Valorous Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg
Meritorious Unit Commendation with oak leaf cluster
Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg Gcl-10.png Army Good Conduct Medal (10 awards)
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Southwest Asia Service Medal ribbon (1991-2016).svg
Southwest Asia Service Medal with one campaign star
Silver-service-star-3d.svg
Iraq Campaign Medal ribbon.svg
Iraq Campaign Medal with five campaign stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service ribbon.svg Korea Defense Service Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon.svg Award numeral 5.png NCO Professional Development Ribbon with bronze award numeral 5
Army Service Ribbon.svg Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svg Award numeral 6.png Army Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 6
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) ribbon.svg Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) ribbon.svg Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

References

  1. Rempfer, Kyle (16 August 2019). "Army 'ahead of schedule' in integrating women in combat arms, outgoing SMA says as he departs". Army Times. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  2. 1 2 "Newsmaker Q&A: Daniel Dailey, Sergeant Major of the Army". The Morning Call. March 21, 2015.
  3. "New Sergeant Major of the Army Named". Association of the United States Army. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  4. "SMA Dailey receives certificate of retirement". Joint Chiefs of Staff. 24 November 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  5. "SMA Dailey: "I am merely a product of the best the Army has ever had to offer" – NCO Journal". ncojournal.dodlive.mil.
  6. "Sergeant Major of the Army – The United States Army". Sergeant Major of the Army – The United States Army. Archived from the original on August 22, 2016.
  7. "Palmerton man achieves top Army post | Times News Online". www.tnonline.com. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  8. "From trade skills to black socks, outgoing SMA hands over the job, says 'great things' ahead from his replacement – Army Times". armytimes.com. 19 August 2019.
  9. The Joint Staff (25 November 2019). "Congratulations to former SMA Dailey on retiring after over 30 years". Facebook. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
Military offices
Preceded by Sergeant Major of the Army
2015–2019
Succeeded by