Command Sergeant Major Edd Watson enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1981 and has served in every leadership position from platoon leader gunner to Brigade Command Sergeant Major. He is currently the 25th, 3rd Infantry Division Command Sergeant Major.

Command Sergeant Major Watson's positions and duty assignments include: Loader, Platoon Leaders Gunner and Tank Commander; Drill Sergeant and Senior Drill Sergeant; Platoon Sergeant; Master Gunner; Senior Enlisted Advisor/Trainer (AC/RC, Louisiana Army National Guard); Tank Company First Sergeant; Cavalry Troop First Sergeant; Headquarters and Headquarters Troop First Sergeant; Instructor/Operation Sergeant (ROTC), Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island; Operations Sergeant Major; Squadron Command Sergeant Major; and Brigade Command Sergeant Major. Command Sergeant Major Watson has attended numerous military schools and training programs to include: Drill Sergeant School, Air Assault Course, Master Gunners Course, Battle NCO Staff Course, First Sergeants Course, Sergeants Major Academy, Command Sergeants Major Course and Keystone 2011-2 (Command Senior Enlisted Leader Course.

Command Sergeant Major Watson’s awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (2), Meritorious Service Medal (7), Army Commendation Medal (8), Army Achievement Medal (8), Good Conduct Medal (9), National Defense Service Medal (3), NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (6), Iraqi Campaign Medal (2), Drill Sergeant Badge, Combat Action Badge and The Order of St. George (Bronze Medallion); and The 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year 2001 (Schmidt Award).

Command Sergeant Major Watson holds both an Associate Degree and Bachelors Degree from Louisiana Tech University with a Concentration in Psychology. He is married with three children.