Sgt. Maj. Carlos J. Silva, 1-58th Airfield Operations Battalion
Sergeant Major Carlos J. Silva Lind is from Naguabo, Puerto Rico. He enlisted in the Puerto Rico National Guard in August 1995 as a 63B (Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic). He completed Basic Training and AIT at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In February 1998, he transitioned into regular active-duty service and changed his MOS to 94F (Automation Systems Repairer) in 2003.
SGM Silva’s leadership positions include AIT Platoon Sergeant, Fort Gordon, GA; Electronic Maintenance Supervisor, 251st Signal Detachment / 41st Signal Battalion, Yongsan, Republic of South Korea; First Sergeant and Electronic Maintenance Supervisor, HHC, 63rd ESB, Fort Stewart, GA; First Sergeant, Fox Company, and HHB 6-52 ADA, Suwon, Republic of South Korea; Operations Sergeant Major, 6-52 ADA Battalion, Suwon, Republic of South Korea; Ordnance Electronic Maintenance Training Department (OEMTD) Sergeant Major, Fort Gordon, GA; First Sergeant, Ordnance Training Detachment-Gordon (OTD-G); Currently SGM Silva is serving as the Maintenance Readiness Division SGM for the Air Traffic Services Command, Fort Novosel Alabama. He has two deployments: Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003) and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom 2009-10).
SGM Silva’s military education includes Class 73, Sergeants Major Course; Cadre Training Course; Company Commanders and First Sergeant Course; Basic Leaders Course; Advanced Leaders Course; Senior Leaders Course; Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Level 1 and 2; Demonstrated Senior Logistician; SHARP Course; MRT Trainer; AIT Platoon Sergeant; EO Leader Course; Total Army Instructor Training; Unit Prevention Leader Course; Systems Approach to Training Course and Combatives Level 1. SGM Silva has an Associate Degree in Administration Management Studies and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Excelsior University. He’s five classes short of finishing a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Leadership.
SGM Silva’s awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (6), Army Commendation Medal (5), Army Achievement Medal (5), Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Award, Army Superior Unit Award (2), Army Good Conduct Medal (8), National Defense Service Medal (2), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2 CS), Iraq Campaign Medal (2 CS), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon (5), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (6), NATO Medal and the prestigious Order of Saint Barbara and the Order of Samuel Sharpe.
SGM Silva is married to his wife, Wantana, and has three children: Eric, Destiny, and Jordan.