Command Sergeant Major Jeffrey Mellinger was drafted in 1972. That would not set him apart from hundreds of thousands of other soldiers. What does set him apart? He is the last active duty soldier who was drafted!
He has served honorably for 37 years, and now is the 'ripe' old age of 55. While in Iraq, he was the highest ranking enlisted man in country. I never had the honor to serve - but I know enough to know that Command Sergeant Major is a BIG deal.
We do our small part to honor his service. Here is a link to an article about CSM Mellinger. And here you can find a blurb from 2004.
Your country thanks you for your service.
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