CSM Daniel T. Hendrex

Command Sergeant Major U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

June 1990 – Present

Prior to his arrival to Fort Eustis, Virginia, as the Command Sergeant Major (CSM) of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, CSM   Hendrex served as the CSM, U.S. Army CENTCOM CJTF OIR for Iraq. CSM Hendrex held such     prestigious positions as the CSM, III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas, and CSM, 3rd       Infantry Division, Fort   Stewart,  Georgia, and multiple      positions of leadership at the  command level throughout his career.

A native of  Norman, Oklahoma, CSM Hendrex enlisted in the Army in 1990 and attended Basic  Training and Advanced Individual Training as an Armor Crewman at Fort Knox,  Kentucky. In addition to his recent tour in support of Operation Freedom's    Sentinel, he deployed to Operations Enduring Freedom,  Iraqi Freedom, Noble Eagle,        Intrinsic Action, Joint Forge, Joint Guardian, Restore Hope, Desert Storm and Desert Shield. CSM Hendrex was  decorated with the Bronze Star with Valor for his leadership during operations in   Al Anbar, Iraq in 2004. He served in the 1st Armored, 3rd Infantry, 24th Infantry, and 10th Mountain Divisions; 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment; and the    Asymmetric  Warfare Group (AWG) both stateside and/or overseas; and as Squadron CSM in the AWG; Brigade CSM in 2/1AD; Director, NCOA Mission Command; CSM for CSTC-A; and Division CSM for 3rd Infantry Division. He participated in numerous rotations at NTC, JRTC, and CMTC throughout his career.

CSM Hendrex’ military and civilian education includes all levels of the  Noncommissioned Officer Education System and the Tank Master Gunner Course. He is a graduate of Class 57 of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy and was selected as one of the first NCOs to serve in a fellowship on the Chief of Staff of the Army's Strategic Studies Group.      

His Awards and Decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (1 OLC), Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (6 OLC), Valorous Unit Award, Army Superior Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal (10th award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd award), Southwest Asia Service Medal (3 bronze service stars),   Kosovo Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (3 bronze stars), Iraq Campaign Medal (2 bronze service stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary  Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Professional  Development Ribbon (5th award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (12th award), United Nations Medal, NATO Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Combat Action Badge, The Order of Saint George, Order of Saint Maurice, Order of Saint Barbara, and the Aubrey Red Newman Leadership Award.