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| Varying Form of Title: | History Makers video oral history with Sgt. Maj. Alford McMichael
Sgt. Maj. Alford McMichael
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| Other authors / contributors: | McMichael, Alford L., interviewee.
Crowe, Larry F., interviewer.
Hickey, Matthew, director of photography.
HistoryMakers (Video oral history collection), production company.
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| Sound characteristics: | digital
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| Digital file characteristics: | video file
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| Notes: | Videographer, Matthew Hickey.
Larry Crowe, interviewer.
Recorded Washington, District of Columbia 2013 May 22.
Vendor-supplied metadata.
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| Summary: | Military officer Alford L. McMichael was born on February 24, 1952 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. After graduating from Hot Springs High School, McMichael enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on August 27, 1970 at the Recruit Depot in San Diego California. McMichael completed Infantry Training School and Basic Infantry Training in 1971 at Camp Pendleton, California. He went on to graduate from the Staff Noncommissioned Officers Academy Advanced School and the Marine Security Guard School. McMichael served as Sergeant Major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Manpower and Reserve Affairs Division at the U.S.M.C. Headquarters. On July 1, 1999, McMichael was named 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, becoming the first African American to hold the post. His memoirs were published under the title Leadership: Achieving Life-Changing Success From Within (2008). McMichael's military honors include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.
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