CSM Samuel J. Roark entered the U. S. Army as a Cavalry Scout (19D) in September 1989. He attended One Station Unit Training at Fort Knox, KY. CSM Roark’s assignments include: Alpha Troop 2-7 Cavalry, Fort Carson, CO; Charlie Troop 1-7 Cavalry, Fort Hood TX; Bravo Troop 5-17, Cavalry, Camp Pelham, Korea; Alpha Troop 2-4 Cavalry, Fort Stewart GA; Alpha Troop 3-7 Cavalry, Fort Stewart, GA; Drill Sergeant Delta Company, 1-34 Infantry, Fort Jackson, SC; Platoon Sergeant, Alpha Troop, 3-4 Cavalry, Schofield Barracks, HI; First Sergeant, Bravo Troop 1-4 Cavalry, Fort Riley, KS; Brigade Master Gunner, 1st ABCT, 3ID, Fort Stewart, GA; Senior Enlisted Advisor PRT Nuristan Afghanistan, Brigade Operation Sergeant Major 1st ABCT, 3ID, Fort Stewart GA; Command Sergeant Major 5-15, Cavalry Fort Benning, GA; Command Sergeant Major 3rd ABCT, 3ID Fort Benning, GA; Human Resources Command G3 5/7/9 Sergeant Major Fort Knox, KY.
CSM Roark’s Awards include the Legion of Merit (1OLC), Bronze Star (2OLC), The Purple Heart, The Meritorious Service Medal (2OLC), The Army Commendation Medal (6OLC), the Army Achievement Medal (13 OLC), The Navy Achievement Medal (1OLC), The Good Conduct Medal (9th award), The National Defense Service Medal, The Afghanistan Campaign Medal, The Iraq Campaign Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon (5), the NCOES Professional Development Ribbon (5), the Army Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, the Combat Action Badge, the Pathfinder Badge, the Air Assault Badge, the Parachutist Badge, and the Drill Sergeant Badge.
CSM Roark is a graduate of Bradley Master Gunner Course and each of the Army’s professional education schools to include the United States Army Sergeant Major Academy, Class 60. He holds a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University.