Overview
- U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer spoke with participants at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss on August 18, 2025.
- Attendees included participants and facilitators from both the U.S. and Colombian militaries focused on senior enlisted roles and responsibilities.
- Earlier in the program, Colombian sergeants major conducted a simulated Marine recruit experience at Parris Island on August 14, 2025.
- U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Roy Betances led the Parris Island training to mirror what new recruits encounter.
- Official U.S. Army photographs documenting the August 14 and August 18 events were published on DVIDS on August 19, 2025.