CSM George S. Cabrera was born in Los Angeles, California on November 16, 1979. He entered military service in November 7, 2000 as a Field Artillery Cannon Crewman with Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill Oklahoma and was awarded the 13 Bravo MOS.
His assignments include the following: Bravo Btry, 1st BN, 320th FAR, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT), Fort Campbell, KY; Bravo Btry, 3rd BN, 16th FA, 4ID(M), Fort Hood, TX; Bravo Btry, 1st BN, 15th FA, Camp Hovey, South Korea; Bravo Btry, 3rd BN, 7thFA, 25th ID, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; HHB, FA Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, TX; 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th ID Fort Wainwright, Alaska; Charlie Btry, 4th BN, 27th FA, 2 ABCT, 1AD, Fort Bliss, TX; HHB Divarty, 1st Armored Division Artillery, Fort Bliss TX; HHB Btry, 1st BN, 77th FAR, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, East Camp Graffen, Germany; HHB Btry, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, East Camp Graffen, Germany. CSM Cabrera has participated in combat operations to include: Liberation of Iraq (2003-2004); Iraqi Governance (2005-2006); Iraqi National Resolution (2008- 2009); Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan (2011-2012); Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan (2014-2014).
Throughout his extensive military career, he has served in numerous leadership positions. He was a Gunner (M119A1), Ammunition Team Chief (M119A1), Section Chief (M109A2, Paladin, M119A1), Physical Security NCO, Retention NCO, Gunnery Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Intelligence Sergeant, Operation Sergeant, Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA), First Sergeant, Battalion Operations Sargent Major, and Brigade Operations Sergeant Major.
His military education includes the Warrior Leadership Course (WLC), Advance Leadership Course (ALC), Senior Leadership Course (SLC), Sergeant Major Course Class 72 (SMC), Physical Readiness Training Leader Course, Air Assault Course, Combat Life Savers Course, Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course, Field Artillery Weapon Course, Field Sanitation Course, Army Retention Course, First Sergeant Course, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Course (SHARP), Equal Opportunity Advisor Course (EOA), and Battle Staff.
His awards and decorations comprise of Bronze Star Medal (with one Oak Leaf Clusters), Meritorious Service Medal (with three Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (with one Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and one Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), Good Conduct Medal (2 Silver KNOT), National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Ribbon (with six Campaign Stars), Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon (with two Campaign Stars), Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 5), NATO ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon (Numeral 7), Army Valorous Unit Award Ribbon, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Driver Mechanic Badge. CSM Cabrera is also awarded the Order of the Spur (Gold and Silver). CSM Cabrera is a member of the prestigious Major General Aubrey “Red” Newman Medallion and is also a recipient of the Order of Saint Barbara Medallion.
CSM Cabrera civilian education includes a Bachelor of Science in Military Leadership an Associates of Science in Liberal Arts focus area Administration Management from Excelsior College, Albany, New York.