Sept. 3, 2025
The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, David L. Isom, announced today the following assignment:
U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield has been selected to replace U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael Woods as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Africa Command.
CSM Banfield currently serves as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for the Joint Special Operations University and previously served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for Special Operations Command Africa. CSM Banfield brings a wealth of joint and special operations experience to USAFRICOM.
On behalf of the Joint Force, we are grateful for SgtMaj Woods' leadership by example, his lengthy career dedicated to serving our Nation and our military, and the unwavering commitment and sacrifice by him and his family. Semper Fidelis.
