CSM Joe Liverar was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1997, he enlisted into the United States Army and attended Basic Training at Fort Benning Georgia where he was awarded the MOS of 11B, rifleman. Upon completion of his initial enlistment contract, he reclassed to 15S, OH-58 Kiowa Warrior Helicopter Maintainer.
His previous assignments include the 3
rd U.S. Infantry The Old Guard, Fort Meyer VA; 4
th Squadron 7
th Cavalry, Camp Stanton Korea; 404
th Aviation Support Battalion, Fort Hood TX; 1
st Squadron 10
th Calvary, Fort Hood TX; 3
rd Staff and faculty at Fort Eustis VA; 3
rd Brigade Recruiting Command, Ottumwa IA; 4
th Squadron 6
th Cavalry, Joint Base Lewis McChord WA; 1
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th Aviation Battalion, Fort Rucker AL; 1-3
rd Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, Katterbach Germany; 12
th Combat Aviation Brigade, Katterbach Germany and most recently 21
st Theater Support Command, Panzer Kaserne Germany as the Support Operations Sergeant Major, and the Command Seargent Major for the 46
th Aviation Support Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
CSM Liverar’ s operational experience include combat, NATO, joint and humanitarian.
CSM Liverar’ s military education includes the Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course, Senior Leader Course, U.S. Army First Sergeant Course, Instructor Course. U.S. Army Recruiting Course. He is a graduate of U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Class 69.
His Awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (5th award), Army Commendation Medal (4th award), Army Achievement Medal (7th award), Army Good Conduct Medal (9th award), Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Superior Unit Award, National Defense Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (1 bronze star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal (2
nd award), Humanitarian Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (5
th Award), Overseas Service Ribbon (3
rd Award), Army Recruiter Badge (Gold), The Order of St Michael, and The Order of St Maurice.
CSM Liverar is married to the former Gina Schweitzer and together they have two daughters, Madeline, and Alexandra.