Command Sgt. Maj. Dwaine E. Walters
Garrison Command Sergeant Major
Command Sgt. Maj. Dwaine E. Walters was born June 6, 1964 in Franklin, Ind., and is a native of Bargersville, Ind. He entered the Army Sept. 4, 1984, attended Basic Training at Fort McClelland, Ala., and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Rucker, Ala., as a Utility Helicopter Repairer. Throughout his years of service, he has served in every enlisted leadership position from Crew Chief to Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, and Battalion Command Sergeant Major.
Other assignments he has held are as follows: Crew Chief, 82nd Medical Detachment Ft. Riley, Kan. (1985-1987); Squad Leader, B company 5th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, Frankfurt, Germany (1987-1990); Activity NCOIC for the Airborne Electronics Research Activity, NAWC Lakehurst, N.J. (1990-1993); US Army Recruiter, Erie, Pa. (1993-1996); Detachment Sergeant, USAG Aviation Detachment, Ft. Greely, Alaska (1996-2000); First Sergeant, C company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Aviation Brigade, Ft. Drum, N.Y. (2000-2002), First Sergeant, F Troop, 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry, Camp Stanton, Korea (2002-2003); Division Aviation Maintenance Sergeant Major, 101st Airborne Division (2005-2006); Task Force Shadow Command Sergeant Major (Jun 2006-Sep 2006 OIF V); Command Sergeant Major 6th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, Ft. Campbell, Ky. (2006-2009); Task Force Shadow Command Sergeant Major (Dec 07-Jan 09 OEF IX).
His military education includes; Primary Leadership Development Course; Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course; Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course; Recruiters Course; First Sergeant Course; Aviation Accident Prevention Course; Army Safety Course; The United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Class 55.
His awards and decorations include Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Korean Defense Service Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Overseas Service Ribbon; The Afghanistan and Iraq Campaign Medals; National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star; Good Conduct Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; NATO Medal; Gold Recruiters Badge; Master Aviator Badge; Bronze Order of Saint Michael.
