CPT Andy L. Michel Sr., originally from the Caribbean Island of Martinique, was raised in Seat Pleasant, MD. He commissioned as a Chemical Officer from South Carolina State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC. Following his commissioning, CPT Michel graduated from the Chemical Basic Leadership Course at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
His previous assignments include: Adjutant, 2ND Battalion 5th Cavalry Regiment (Combined Arms Battalion), 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Cavazos, TX; Stryker Platoon Leader, 91st Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Cavazos, TX; Company Commander, Landover Recruiting Company, Baltimore Recruiting Battalion, Mitchellville, MD; Battalion S1, 2-82 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Liberty, NC; and Senior Human Resource Officer, National Guard Bureau, Arlington, VA. CPT Michel has one operational deployment in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
CPT Michel’s military education includes Chemical Basic Officer Leadership Course, Chemical RECON Course for Brigade Combat Teams, United States Army Recruiting Commanders Course, and the Adjutant General Captains Career Course.
His awards and decorations include: the Army Commendation Medal with 2 OLC, Army Achievement Medal, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Army Staff Identification Badge, and the United States Army Recruiting Badge.
CPT Michel is married to Sharon Michel of Landover, Maryland. They have two sons Andy Jr (4), and Elijah (1).