Grinston said the ACFT events -- as well as the APFT events -- can be performed and graded while COVID-19 protocols are still in effect. This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 at 18:37 and is filed under Profession of Arms. Grinston will be the Army chief of staff’s personal adviser on enlisted forceRead More Maj. Michael A. Grinston has been promoted the 16th Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army. Grinston becomes the third former Fort Riley official to be chosen in recent months for a top Army leadership position. CSM Grinston possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland University College. 8/31/20 - AUSA's Noon Report - An Army Discussion on Race Part 3, ft. SMA Grinston. 9/14/20 - AUSA's Noon Report - SEAC Ramón Colón-López. Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston’s official web page, including a biography, news, photos, and videos related to the U.S. Army senior leader. "During the 2-mile run, for instance, a … “It wasn’t just about race. SGM Clark, in response to a 'how much this didn't happen before' when it comes to gender/race integration, was that the PeopleFirst initiative, coming up on a year, was a large push to put high level focus on this issue, and get these changes done. As cities all around the nation continue to see protests and even riots following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man that was killed while in police custody on May 25, leaders from America's military service branches have issued statements calling for unity within the armed forces, and addressing pressing concerns about race in America. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. There were all kinds of things that were brought up to me that surprised me.” Army Command Sgt. Former 1st Infantry Division leader Command Sgt. Grinston recalled a recent conversation with a Black master sergeant where the sergeant major mentioned that he and other Army leaders don’t “see” race and instead only see Army “green.” “He said, ‘When you say that, you don’t see all of me,’” Grinston said. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Maj. Michael Grinston, currently the top enlisted leader of U.S. Army Forces Command, will take over as the 16th Sergeant Major … 600-9 … 8/24/20 - AUSA's Noon Report - A Discussion with Army Women Grinston stated that he would start the conversation by sharing his personal stories, followed by a question. “I was shocked by what I found out,” Grinston said in regards to learning more about his squad’s diverse backgrounds. Today’s discussion with SMA Grinston covers a broad range of topics that are on the minds of our Soldiers, our leaders and our listeners. These topics include: The loss of Army SPC Vanessa Guillen, racial inclusion and diversity in the Army, the impact of “This is My Squad,” an update on COVID-19 protection measures, and the new Army Combat Fitness Test 2 rollout. 9/16/20 - AUSA's Noon Report - An Army Discussion on Race Part 5. Grinston is the third former Fort Riley official recently promoted to a high-ranking Army position, including Gen. Paul Funk, who is now commanding general of … Today’s discussion with SMA Grinston covers a broad range of topics that are on the minds of our Soldiers, our leaders and our listeners. 9/2/20 - AUSA's Noon Report - An Army Discussion on Race Part 4.