Command Sgt. Maj. James (Brian) Kendrick officially assumed the role of 14th Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard at a ceremony held at the Herbert R. Temple Center on Feb. 18, 2025, Surrounded by family, friends, and senior National Guard leaders from throughout the 54 states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Kendrick, whose Army career spans over 35 years, succeeded Command Sgt. Maj. John T. Raines, the 7th Senior Enlisted Advisor to the National Guard Bureau Chief, in November 2024.
During the ceremony and after thanking Kendrick’s family for their unwavering support, 23rd Director of the Army National Guard, Army Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs emphasized what made Kendrick the right Soldier for the job.
"When you talk about Army leaders, you can’t help but think about character, commitment, and competence," said Stubbs. "I can say without a shadow of a doubt Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Kendrick is a man of immense character. He lives the Army values every day. He is a model, he exudes them," Stubbs added.
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