Command Sgt. Maj. Randall C. Markgraf

71st Ordnance Group (EOD)

Command Sgt. Maj. Randall C. Markgraf enlisted into the U.S. Army in February 2001 and attended Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He completed Advanced Individual Training at Eglin Air Force Base Florida in May 2002 becoming an explosive ordnance disposal technician. 

Markgraf’s assignments include: 702nd Ordnance Company (EOD), Grafenwoehr, Germany; 62nd Ordnance Company (EOD), Fort Carson; EOD Training Detachment, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; 717th Ordnance Company (EOD), Fort Campbell, Kentucky; 52nd Ordnance Group (EOD), Fort Campbell; and his last assignment as the Operations Sergeant Major for the 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), Fort Carson. His current assignment is the command sergeant major for the 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), Fort Carson.

Markgraf’s military and civilian education includes Battle Staff, Basic Instructor, Cadre Training, Advanced Improvised Explosive Device Defeat, Global Anti-Terrorism, and United States Army Sergeants’ Major Academy Non-Resident Course, Class 44. Markgraf holds an associate’s degree from American Military University and is completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.

His awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal (two oak leaf clusters), Meritorious Service Medal (two oak leaf clusters), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (two oak leaf clusters), Army Achievement Medal (one oak leaf cluster), Meritorious Unit Commendation (one oak leaf cluster), Army Superior Unit Award (one oak leaf cluster), Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Iraq Campaign Medals, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, and Master Explosive Ordnance Badge.