Alford L. McMichael
| Alford L. McMichael | |
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| Born |
February 24, 1952 Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 1970–2006 |
| Rank |  Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps |
| Commands held |
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Senior Non-Commissioned Officer for Allied Command Operations (NATO) |
| Awards |
Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal (2) |
Alford L. McMichael (born February 24, 1952) is a retired United States Marine who served as the 14th Sergeant Major of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1999 to 2003. He was also the first Senior Non-Commissioned Officer for Allied Command Operations for NATO (2003–2006). McMichael retired from the Marine Corps in 2006 after 36 years of service.
McMichael was born on February 24, 1952 in Hot Springs, Arkansas and graduated from Hot Springs High School, which includes Bill Clinton amongst its graduates.
McMichael enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 27 August 1970, and attended recruit training at San Diego, California.
In June 1971, after completing Infantry Training School and Basic Infantry Training at Camp Pendleton, California, McMichael was assigned to Marine Barracks, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In May 1973, he was transferred to 2nd Battalion 5th Marines at Camp Pendleton. In December 1973, he returned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego to serve as a drill instructor, series Gunnery Sergeant, and battalion drill master. In December 1975, he was transferred to 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, at Camp Pendleton.
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