CSM Joshua Warehime
CSM Joshua Warehime was born in San Diego, California. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1998 and attended one station unit training at Fort McClellan, Alabama. Upon completion, he was awarded the MOS of 54B (Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Specialist). He currently serves as the Command Sergeant Major for the 2d Chemical Battalion, Fort Cavazos, Texas.
Throughout his 25 years of service, CSM Warehime has held a variety of positions. These positions include 21st Chemical Company, Fort Liberty, NC (CBRN Soldier), C/307th Forward Support Company, Fort Liberty, NC (CBRN NCO), Royal Air Force Base Menwith Hill, Yorkshire England (S3 Training NCO), Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Johnson, LA (Observer Controller), 1-48 Infantry Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO (Drill Sergeant), 2-508 Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Liberty, NC (S3 NCOIC), 14th Chemical Reconnaissance Detachment, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Liberty, NC (Team Leader & Detachment Sergeant), 44th Chemical Company, Fort Bliss, TX (First Sergeant), 22nd Chemical Battalion, Fort Bliss, TX (Operations Sergeant), 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, TX (Division CBRN SGM), the United States Army Chemical School (USACBRNS), Fort Leonard Wood, MO (DOT&LD SGM and Proponecy SGM). CSM Warehime has multiple combat tours in support of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
CSM Warehime’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (2nd award), Meritorious Service Medal (4th award), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (6th award), Army Achievement Medal (6th award), Armed Forces Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (8th award), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2 Bronze Campaign Stars), Iraq Campaign Medal (1 Bronze Campaign Star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (5th award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, German Parachutist Wings, Netherlands Parachutist Wings, German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency, Drill Sergeant Badge, and Drivers Badge.
CSM Warehime is a graduate of the Sergeants Major Academy Class 71, Airborne School, Air Assault Course, Battle Staff Course, Equal Opportunity Leaders Course, Technical Escort Course, CBRN Dismounted Reconnaissance Course, Drill Sergeant School, Special Operations Force Sensitive Site Exploitation Course, Special Operations Force Operators Advanced Course, and the USASOC Jumpmaster Course. CSM Warehime holds a bachelor’s degree in homeland defense and a master’s degree in criminal justice.