Kenneth Preston

Not to be confused with Ken Preston or Kenneth Preston (journalist).
For the British Olympic sailor, see Kenneth Preston (sailor).
Kenneth O. Preston
Preston in 2010
Born (1957-02-18) February 18, 1957
Mount Savage, Maryland, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1975–2011
RankSergeant Major of the Army
ConflictsGulf War

Iraq War

AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (4)
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal (4)
Army Achievement Medal (3)

Kenneth O. Preston (born February 18, 1957) is a retired United States Army soldier who served as the Sergeant Major of the Army. He was sworn in as the 13th Sergeant Major of the Army on January 15, 2004. Preston served 7 years and 2 months as Sergeant Major of the Army (January 2004-March 2011) making him the longest serving Sergeant Major of the Army to date.

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