CSM Micheal J. Seefeld,
U.S. Army National Guard

Micheal J. Seefeld enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1999 as a 13F Forward Observer and has dedicated more than two decades of service to the FA and joint fires community in the WI, KS, MN ARNG. He deployed four times in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM, including service with Special Operations Joint Task Force Afghanistan supporting Operations FREEDOM’S SENTINEL and RESOLUTE SUPPORT. Throughout his career, he served in key leadership positions, including CSM of 1st BN, 120th FA, and Senior Enlisted Advisor for specialized targeting and intelligence operations. As NCOIC of the FA Subject Matter Expert Cell, he expanded training capabilities and established the National Guard’s first Joint Forward Observers Course, later adopted by TRADOC as a training standard. His leadership in Afghanistan helped create innovative intelligence and targeting fusion cells. CSM Seefeld’s professionalism, innovation, and commitment to Soldiers exemplify the highest traditions of a career-long commitment to the FA.