"Green Beret Takes Charge: Army and Marine Corps' New Enlisted Leaders Prioritize NCO Development"
Sgt. Maj. Michael Weimer, a Green Beret with extensive experience in Special Forces, has become the new sergeant major of the Army. Weimer, who has little experience with the conventional Army, aims to bring a fresh perspective and a different approach to problem-solving. As the top enlisted leader, he will oversee personnel issues, address challenges such as poor living conditions and the suicide crisis within the ranks, and navigate changes in Army fitness standards. Weimer believes in the importance of engaged leadership and maintaining the Army Combat Fitness Test, while acknowledging the need for discussions on standards.