Command Sgt. Major David Oduro-Boafo
Command Sergeant Major David Oduro-Boafo, a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, began his military career in April 2002. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Upon completion of training, he was awarded the primary Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 68J, Medical Logistics Specialist, and later earned the additional MOS of 79V, Army Reserve Career Counselor.
CSM Sergeant Major Oduro-Boafo's assignments include stateside postings in Kalamazoo, Michigan; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Fort Douglas, Utah; Fort Story, Virginia; Saint Charles, Missouri; and Washington, D.C at the Pentagon. His overseas service includes deployments to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait (2003), and Bagram, Afghanistan (2010).
CSM Oduro-Boafo's military education and training portfolio is comprehensive, featuring completion of the Medical Logistic Specialist Course, Warrior Leadership Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer’s Course, Army Reserve Career Counselor Course, Airborne Course, Senior Leadership Course, Battle Staff, Hazmat Course, Transition NCO Course, Master Fitness Trainer Course, Reserve Component Unit Mobilization Planner Course, Battalion Pre-Command Course, Garrison Pre-Command Course, How the Army Runs, and Action Officer Integration Course. He is a graduate of the non-resident United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, Texas, Sergeants Major Course Distance Learning (SMC-DL) Class 48, 001-23. SGM Oduro-Boafo also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University (2004) and a Master's degree from Capella University (2013).
CSM Oduro-Boafo has been recognized for his distinguished service with numerous awards and decorations. These include the Meritorious Service Medal (4), Army Commendation Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal (2), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Career Counselor Badge, Staff Badge, Airborne Badge, the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge, and SGM Jerome Pionk Excellence in Retention Medal. Sergeant Major Oduro-Boafo’s awards, badges and decorations are consistent with those of most Soldiers who have had the honor to serve the United States Army over the period of two decades.