Joshua Carrigg

Background

About Joshua Carrigg

I am an active duty SGM, currently assigned as the Operations Sergeant Major for the USAMDW/JTF-NCR. I have been in the Army for 22 years and have been in various leadership positions to include Regimental Operations SGM, Battalion Operations SGM, Infantry 1SG, PSG, SL, and Drill Sergeant. My previous positions allowed me to work with multiple echelons in the DoD and the three branches of government, most recently I was the Senior Enlisted Leader to the Deputy Commanding General for Inauguration. Where I Assisted in overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of the Department of Defense’s ceremonial support for the 60th Presidential Inauguration. We worked with the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and the Presidential Inaugural Committee. I was selected to work with HQDA Protocol during the transition of Army Senior leadership. I was charged with Ceremonies and Special Events inside and outside of the NCR. I had the pleasure to help plan, coordinate, and lead multiple missions to include, the NFL Draft, Super Bowl, Coca Cola 600, Tomb of the Unknown Centennial, Capitol Fourth Concert, Portrait unveilings at the US Capitol, and musical and ceremonial support to The President and Vice President. I have deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I am married with three wonderful children. On my off time I support my wife as the CEO and founder of Exceptional Families of the Military a national 501(c)3 nonprofit supporting military families who have family members with exceptional medical and/or educational needs.