SFC William Bass

Scorpion Battalion AI

SFC William Bass is a Junior ROTC Army Instructor assigned to North Brunswick High School. He retired from active duty after 20 years of service on 01 March 2022.

During his career, SFC Bass has served in numerous specialty and leadership positions. He has served as an Aerial Delivery Specialist and Training NCO, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC; Parachute Inspector/Tester NCO and Burial Honor Team Leader, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, NC; DLA Warehouse Manager and Operations NCOIC, Defense Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania, New Cumberland Army Depot, PA; Military Freefall Section Supervisor, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC; Military Freefall Instructor, Yuma Proving Grounds, AZ; and Senior Enlisted Airdrop Advisor and Parachute Rigger Section NCOIC, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC.

SFC Bass’ awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (OLC), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3OLC), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (4OLC), Army Good Conduct Medal (6th award), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (Service Star), Iraq Campaign Medal (Service Star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Number 3), Army Service Ribbon, Nato Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and the Army Superior Unit Award. His badges include the Combat Action Badge, Parachute Rigger Badge, Military Freefall Jumpmaster Badge, Military Freefall Parachutists Badge, Master Parachutists Badge, Senior Parachutists Badge, Parachutists Badge, Drivers Badge as well as various foreign awards and badges from Ukraine, Australia, Italy, Poland, Canada, and Germany.  

SFC Bass is a native of Fairmont, NC and is married to Amanda Herring-Bass. They have 2 children, Sydney and William.