Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Eragbai E. Evborokhai has made history as the first Nigerian-born U.S. soldier to lead a U.S. Army infantry regiment.
In addition to this groundbreaking achievement, Evborokhai holds the distinction of being the most senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) in the Army, placing him at the forefront of addressing the concerns of soldiers across all ranks, from enlisted personnel to generals.
As a senior enlisted advisor to the commanding officer of any U.S. Army division, CSM Evborokhai plays a crucial role in ensuring effective communication and resolving key issues affecting military personnel.
Born in Nigeria, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2001, beginning his military career in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed his infantry one-station unit training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and has since held a series of critical roles, including Rifleman, Automatic Rifleman, Fire Team Leader, Squad Leader, Drill Sergeant, Senior Drill Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, and Operations Sergeant Major.
His career has taken him across multiple U.S. Army divisions, with assignments at the 1st Battalion 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii, the 2nd Battalion 6th Infantry Regiment in Germany, and the 1st Battalion 77th Armor Regiment at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He has also served with the 4th Battalion 6th Infantry Regiment, the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, Texas, and the 3rd Squadron 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii. Currently, he serves as the Command Sergeant Major of the 4th Battalion 9th Infantry Regiment “Manchu” at Fort Carson, Colorado.
Evborokhai’s military education includes the Warrior Leader Course, Senior Leader Course, Sergeants Major Academy, and Ranger School, among others. He has also undergone foreign military training in Malaysia and Australia. Academically, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor of Arts in Workforce and Leadership Development from the Command and General Staff College.
His extensive list of military awards includes two Meritorious Service Medals, five Army Commendation Medals, six Army Achievement Medals, the Valorous Unit Awards, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. CSM Eragbai Evborokhai is also a distinguished member of the Order of Saint Maurice.