Once A Soldier; Always A Soldier!!!
United States Army
24 Years of Active Service
1SG McClelland enlisted in the United States Army in 1992. 1SG McClelland has served in numerous leadership positions (Squad Leader, Section Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Operations Sergeant, Small Group Instructor, First Sergeant, Senior Enlisted Advisor and Interim Sergeant Major). 1SG McClelland honorably retired in 2016.
United States Army
First Sergeant
1SG McClelland was responsible for the health, welfare, morale, professional development, and training of the unit. Additionally; he was responsible for advising the Commander on all enlisted matters ensuring standards were met and in legal compliance. 1SG McClelland has led and trained over 20,000 Servicemembers in the US Military.
International Society of Logistics
Certified Instructor
1SG McClelland has deployed to many foreign countries to teach foreign military support soldiers the dynamics of international logistics within military operations worldwide. 1SG McClelland holds a certification as a Demonstrated Senior Logistician at SOLE - The International Society of Logistics and the United States Army Logistics University.
Defense Logistics Agency
Senior Enlisted Advisor
1SG McClelland served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for DLA Europe & Africa. 1SG McClelland advised the Regional Commander on all enlisted matters for joint servicemembers serving in the US Army, US Navy, US Marines, US Air Force and US Government Contractors who were assigned within the operational region of DLA Europe & Africa.
Military Units Larry McClelland Served With
United States Army | 1992 - 2016
"America's gratitude to veterans is grounded in their actions on duty and the example they set as citizens after their service."
- - - President Barack Obama
Larry McClelland | Military Accolades
United States Army | 1992 - 2016
- Bronze Star Medal
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal (6th Award)
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
- Army Achievement Medal (6th Award)
- Joint Meritorious Unit Award (2nd Award)
- Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Army Superior Unit Award
- Army Good Conduct Medal (7th Award)
- National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award)
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Korea Defense Service Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal (w/3 Campaign Stars)
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal (w/2 Campaign Stars)
- Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3rd Award)
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon (4th Award)
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (2nd Award)
- NATO Medal (2nd Award)
- Driver and Mechanic Badge
- German Marksmanship Schutzenschnur Badge
"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."
- - - General Colin Powell