The United States Army Sergeants Major Academy was established on 1 July 1972 at Fort Bliss, Texas, and began instruction in January, 1973. Its curriculum is designed to broaden the student's current
William A. Connelly was a United States Army soldier who served as the sixth Sergeant Major of the Army. He was sworn in on July 2, 1979, and served until June 1983.
United States Army Sergeants Major Academy
…Commandant: CSM Raymond F. Chandler, 1st Enlisted Commandant William A. Connelly, 6th SMA Glen E. Morrell, 7th SMA…