Micheal Barrett

Micheal P. Barrett
Barrett in June 2011
Nickname(s)Mike
Born (1963-04-05) April 5, 1963 (age 61)
Youngstown, New York, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1981–2015
RankSergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Battles / warsGulf War
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Meritorious Service Medal (2)
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4)
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3)

Micheal P. "Mike" Barrett (born April 5, 1963) is a retired United States Marine who served as the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, succeeding Carlton W. Kent on June 9, 2011. As the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Barrett was the highest ranking noncommissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps. He was succeeded by Ronald L. Green on February 20, 2015.