Master Sgt. Isaac M. Jackson was born in Tampa Bay, Florida, and enlisted in the Army in October 2002. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) as a 68D, Surgical Technologist Phase I at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and Phase II at Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii.
Master Sgt. Jackson’s leadership positions and assignments include Cardio Thoracic NCOIC, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia; Plans NCO, 65th Medical Brigade, Yongsan, Korea; Platoon Sergeant, Company B, 10th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Carson, Colorado; Operating Room NCO, Camp Bastion, Afghanistan; 68D Senior Class Advisor, AMEDD C&S HRCoE, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas; Nursing Specialty Medical Services Senior Enlisted Leader, METC, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas; Perioperative Services Senior Enlisted Leader, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, Virginia; USAMEDCOM G-3/7 Senior Operations NCO, Office of The Surgeon General, Falls Church, Virginia; Support Operations NCOIC, Fort Carson, Colorado; First Sergeant, Company C ('Charlie Med'), 64th BSB, Fort Carson, Colorado; Senior Healthcare NCO, Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, Colorado. Master Sgt. Jackson currently serves as the Senior Enlisted Advisor, Kenner Army Health Clinic, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia.
MSG Jackson’s military education includes the Maintenance Leaders Course, Supervisor Development Course, Support Operations Phase I Course, HAZMAT Waste Handling Course, Manager Development Course, Equal Opportunity Leaders Course, Unit Victim Advocate Course, Air Assault Course, SHARP Course, Combatives Level I Course, Basic Instructor Trainer Course, Cadre Training Course, MEDCOM Career Management Field SME Course; AMEDD CNOIC Course, DEPMEDS Course, Contract Officer Representative Course, Master Resilience Trainer Course, Lean Six Sigma Courses, Basic Leader Course (Commandant’s List), Advanced Leader Course (Commandant’s List), and Senior Leader Course.
Master Sgt. Jackson is a certified Surgical Technologist and Tier II Instructor. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from Trident University International and a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of the Incarnate Word. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration.
His awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (6 OLC), Meritorious Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (5th award), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1 Star), Expeditionary Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon w/numeral three, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon (2), NATO Medal, and Air Assault Badge. He is also a member of the prestigious Order of Military Medical Merit.