Alford McMichael

Sergeant Major Alford L. McMichael enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1970 and served his country for more than thirty-six years. He was appointed the 14th sergeant major of the USMC in 1999. In 2003, he became the first sergeantmajor ever to serve as the sergeant major to the Allied Supreme Commander of NATO. Among his countless other accomplishments, he has been appointed to the American Veteran Steering Committee, where he is working to improve the quality of life for young veterans of the United States Armed Forces.