Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Belvoir

Command Sgt. Maj. Billie Jo Boersma was raised in Flagstaff, Ariz. She entered the Army on 23 March 1992, at Fort Jackson, S.C., for basic training and advanced individual training at Fort Gordon, Ga.

CSM Boersma has served in a variety of duty positions, from team leader to Command Sergeant Major. She also served as a drill sergeant and drill sergeant leader and was named the Army Drill Sergeant of the Year 2003.

CSM Boersma’s assignments include 504th Signal Company, Munster Depot, Germany; D, 440th Signal Battalion, Darmstadt, Germany; D, 86th Signal Battalion, Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; A, 327th Signal Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C; A, 51st Signal Battalion, Fort Bragg; 586th NSC, 525 MI BDE, Fort Bragg; E, 1/61 Infantry Regiment, Fort Jackson, S.C.; U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School, Fort Jackson, S.C.; HQ, TRADOC, Fort Monroe, Va.; 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.; Joint Staff Support Center, Pentagon; Command Sergeant Major 3/1 STB and 3/1 IBCT and as the Soldier For Life SGM at HQDA. 

CSM Boersma’s military education includes all NCOES courses; First Sergeant Course;   Master Fitness Course; Airborne School; Drill Sergeant School; and the Battle Staff Noncommissioned Officers Course. She is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Class 58. 
CSM Boersma’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters); Defense Meritorious Service Medal (1OLC); Meritorious Service Medal (4 OLC); Joint Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal (3 Oak Leaf Cluster); Army Achievement Medal (4 OLC); Good Conduct Medal (6th Award); National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terror Service Medal; Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal; NCO Professional Development Ribbon (4); Drill Sergeant Badge; and German Jump Wings. She is also a member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club.