Command Sergeant Major George M. Dove
Command Sergeant Major
3rd Combat Aviation Brigade

CSM George M. “Mike” Dove is a native of San Angelo, Texas and enlisted in the Army in 1994. He attended Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Rucker, Alabama and upon completion was awarded the Military Occupation Specialty of 67V, OH-58C Observation Scout Helicopter Repairer. In 1996, he reclassified to 15U as CH-47D Medium Lift Helicopter Repairer.

Throughout his career, CSM Dove has served in many enlisted leadership positions from Squad Leader, Nonrated Crewmember Trainer, Flight Engineer, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, 1st Battalion, 3rd Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, Command Sergeant Major, Task Force Viper and FOB Wolverine, Afghanistan, Command Sergeant Major, and now Command Sergeant Major of the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division.

CSM Dove’s education includes the Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course, Advanced Noncommissioned Officers Course, First Sergeant Course, Basic Mission Qualification Nonrated Crewmember Course, Joint Special Operations Course, SERE Level C Course, DoD High Risk Survival Course, Naval Over Water Survival Course, Airborne, Air Assault, Basic Mountaineering Course, Combat Lifesaver Course, and the Aviation Safety and Accident Prevention Course. He is a graduate of USASMA Sergeants Major Course Class 62. He also holds a Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant License, a Private Pilot’s License and he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

CSM Dove’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star (OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (2nd OLC), Air Medal (numeral 2), Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (5th OLC), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal (with Star), Korean Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award (2nd OLC), Meritorious Unit Citation (2nd OLC), Army Superior Unit Award, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Master Aviation Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge. CSM Dove is the recipient of the Knowlton Award and the Order of St. Michael.