Summarized by the Alliance for Fort Eisenhower
Published March 21, 2025
Growing up in Dallas, Texas where sports is king and teamwork is everything, Command Sergeant Major Michael Starrett knew he would find a career emulating those values.
It didn’t come right away for the 32-year U.S. Army veteran.
Focused on finding meaningful employment, Starrett became an apprentice carpet installer after graduating high school. Thinking this would be his forever calling, he dedicated his time to perfecting his craft and worked with a friend whose father owned the company. Getting to know the owner through his on-the-job training led to a decision to course correct.