Command Sgt. Maj. Jack Essig, 1st Battalion, 11th Aviation Regiment
Command Sgt. Maj. Jack Essig is a native of Cranston, Rhode Island and enlisted in the Army as an Aviation Operation Specialist. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, SC and he received his Advanced Individual Training at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
CSM Essig has served in every leadership position from squad leader to Command Sergeant Major. He has performed duties as Aviation Operations Specialist, Brigade Training NCO, Airfield NCOIC, Senior O/C TOC Trainer, ADAM/BAE NCOIC, Battalion and Brigade Operations NCOIC, Air Operations Training Committee Chief and as Command Sergeant Major.
His assignments include Fort Bragg, NC, Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Fort Huachuca, AZ, Fort McPherson, GA, Fort Rucker, AL, Schofield Barracks, HI, Fort Polk, LA, Fort Campbell, KY, Fort Bliss, TX, Fort Rucker, AL and Fort Johnson, LA. He has 3x deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and 2x deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His previous assignment was serving the Command Sergeant Major of 1st Battalion, 5th Aviation Regiment at Fort Johnson, LA.
His military education includes all levels of NCOPDS to include the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, First Sergeants Course, Battle Staff Course, Master Raven Operator Course, Observer/Controller Course, Equal Opportunity Leaders Course, Master Resilience Trainer Course, and the Common Faculty Development Instructor Course. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership and Workforce Development. He is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Adult Education from Troy University.
CSM Essig’s awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (7), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (7), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (4), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation (2), Army Superior Unit Award, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2 stars), Iraqi Campaign Medal (4 stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, NCO Development Ribbon (5), Overseas Service Ribbon (4), NATO Medal, Drivers Badge, Combat Action Badge, Basic Instructor Badge and the Master Aviation Badge, as well as the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Award (2), and Army Superior Unit Award (2). He is also a recipient of the prestigious Order of Saint Michael (Silver Medal).
CSM Essig is married to Amy Essig and they have a “Brady Bunch” ranging from 26 to 13 years of age.