Command Sergeant Major Corey A. Thompson was born in Rochester, New York enlisted in the United States Army August 1989. He completed One Stop Unit Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky and was awarded the military occupational skill 19K Armor Crewman serving 9 years on Active duty. In 1998 CSM transitioned to the United States Army Reserve, where he attended training and was awarded the 12B Combat Engineer. In 2007, CSM was selected to serve in the Active Guard Reserve Program.
CSM Thompson positions and assignments include: Command Sgt. Maj. 83rd U.S. ARRTC, SGM G 3/5/7 79th Theater Sustainment Command, Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, California, Deputy Commandant United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy, Fort Jackson, South Carolina,; Division 3/5/7 NCOIC, 78th Training Division, Joint Base McGuire - Dix - Lakehurst, 1SG FSC 841 EN Battalion Camp Dedii II Afghanistan; Battalion Operations NCOIC, 841st EN Battalion, Miami, Florida; United States Army Recruiter, Rochester recruiting company Rochester, New York; Platoon Sergeant B co. 458th EN; Senior Drill Sergeant 2/389 IN Company Rochester, New York; Drill Sergeant D Co. 148 INF Company FLW, Missouri; Tank Gunner 3/8 Cav Ft. Hood, Texas; Armor crewman D Co. 1/67 Armor Ft. Hood,Texas.
CSM Thompson has deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom/Afghanistan and Operation Noble Eagle/ Iraq in Support of the Global War on Terrorism.
CSM Thompson’s awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (4 OLC); Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC); Army Achievement Medal (4 OLC); Meritorious Unit Award; Good Conduct Medal (4 Knots); National Defense Service Medal (W/BS); Kuwait liberation medal Kuwait; South West Asia service Medal (W/3 BS); Afghanistan Campaign Medal (W/2 BS); Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 5); Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Ribbon; Drill Sergeant Badge; U.S. Army Recruiter Badge Gold(w/3Sappfires); German Schützenschnur (Gold).
CSM Thompson’s military education includes: Commandant Pre-Command Course; United States Army Sergeants Major Academy Class 66; First Sergeant Course; Senior Leaders Course; Advanced Leaders Course; Basic Leaders Course; Drill Sergeant School; Joint Engineer Operations Course; Master Fitness Trainer Course Phase1; Battle Staff Course; Army Combative Course I; U.S. Army Basic Recruiter Course; Cadre trainers Course and Unit trainers Course.
CSM Thompsons civilian education includes a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration from Trident University, and a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership Studies from the University of Texas at El Paso.
CSM Thompson is married to Mrs. Takila Thompson, and have four sons, Randy, Travon, Corey, and Camren.