Kenneth O. Preston | |
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 Preston in 2010 | |
| Born | February 18, 1957 Mount Savage, Maryland, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1975–2011 |
| Rank | Sergeant Major of the Army |
| Battles / wars | Gulf War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal (4) Joint Service Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal (4) Army Achievement Medal (3) |
Kenneth O. Preston (born February 18, 1957) is a retired United States Army soldier who served as the Sergeant Major of the Army. He was sworn in as the 13th Sergeant Major of the Army on January 15, 2004. Preston served 7 years and 2 months as Sergeant Major of the Army (January 2004-March 2011) making him the longest serving Sergeant Major of the Army to date.