Daniel A. Dailey

Daniel A. Dailey (born 1969) 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. 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.

A native of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Dailey entered the U.S. Army as an 11B (Infantryman) in 1989. He enlisted at the age of 17, prior to graduating high school. He attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Georgia.

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 has served in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Infantry Divisions.

He is decorated with the Bronze Star 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.

Dailey is a member of the Order of Saint Maurice (Centurion) and a member of the Distinguished Sergeant Audie Murphy Club.