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The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, observes Marines executing a live-fire range as part of the Basic Infantry Marine Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to see how the current period of instruction is being taught at School of Infantry East. The mission of Infantry Training Battalion is to train and qualify Marines in entry-level infantry military occupational specialties in order to provide the Operating Forces and Reserve Component with Marines capable of conducting expeditionary combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, observes Marines executing a live-fire range as part of the Basic Infantry Marine Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to see how the current period of instruction is being taught at School of Infantry East. The mission of Infantry Training Battalion is to train and qualify Marines in entry-level infantry military occupational specialties in order to provide the Operating Forces and Reserve Component with Marines capable of conducting expeditionary combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, speaks to a Basic Infantry Course instructor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to see how the current period of instruction is being taught at School of Infantry East. The mission of Infantry Training Battalion is to train and qualify Marines in entry-level infantry military occupational specialties in order to provide the Operating Forces and Reserve Component with Marines capable of conducting expeditionary combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, speaks to a Basic Infantry Course instructor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to see how the current period of instruction is being taught at School of Infantry East. The mission of Infantry Training Battalion is to train and qualify Marines in entry-level infantry military occupational specialties in order to provide the Operating Forces and Reserve Component with Marines capable of conducting expeditionary combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 (HMHT-302) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial and follow-on training of various military occupations specialties related to the CH-53E Super Stallion. HMHT-302 conducts combat capable helicopter flight training for all CH-53E Super Stallion Marine Corps pilots and aircrew. All basic, conversion and refresher pilots as well as aircrew receive assault support training in the CH-53E to prepare them for follow on assignment in the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 (HMHT-302) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial and follow-on training of various military occupations specialties related to the CH-53E Super Stallion. HMHT-302 conducts combat capable helicopter flight training for all CH-53E Super Stallion Marine Corps pilots and aircrew. All basic, conversion and refresher pilots as well as aircrew receive assault support training in the CH-53E to prepare them for follow on assignment in the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 (HMHT-302) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial and follow-on training of various military occupations specialties related to the CH-53E Super Stallion. HMHT-302 conducts combat capable helicopter flight training for all CH-53E Super Stallion Marine Corps pilots and aircrew. All basic, conversion and refresher pilots as well as aircrew receive assault support training in the CH-53E to prepare them for follow on assignment in the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 (HMHT-302) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial and follow-on training of various military occupations specialties related to the CH-53E Super Stallion. HMHT-302 conducts combat capable helicopter flight training for all CH-53E Super Stallion Marine Corps pilots and aircrew. All basic, conversion and refresher pilots as well as aircrew receive assault support training in the CH-53E to prepare them for follow on assignment in the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 (VMMT 204) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial training of various enlisted aviation military occupational specialties. The VMMT 204 mission is to train the world's finest tiltrotor pilots, aircrew, and maintainers for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 (VMMT 204) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial training of various enlisted aviation military occupational specialties. The VMMT 204 mission is to train the world's finest tiltrotor pilots, aircrew, and maintainers for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 (VMMT 204) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial training of various enlisted aviation military occupational specialties. The VMMT 204 mission is to train the world's finest tiltrotor pilots, aircrew, and maintainers for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 (VMMT 204) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial training of various enlisted aviation military occupational specialties. The VMMT 204 mission is to train the world's finest tiltrotor pilots, aircrew, and maintainers for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 (VMMT 204) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial training of various enlisted aviation military occupational specialties. The VMMT 204 mission is to train the world's finest tiltrotor pilots, aircrew, and maintainers for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 (VMMT 204) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial training of various enlisted aviation military occupational specialties. The VMMT 204 mission is to train the world's finest tiltrotor pilots, aircrew, and maintainers for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 (VMMT 204) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial training of various enlisted aviation military occupational specialties. The VMMT 204 mission is to train the world's finest tiltrotor pilots, aircrew, and maintainers for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 (VMMT 204) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial training of various enlisted aviation military occupational specialties. The VMMT 204 mission is to train the world's finest tiltrotor pilots, aircrew, and maintainers for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 (VMMT 204) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial training of various enlisted aviation military occupational specialties. The VMMT 204 mission is to train the world's finest tiltrotor pilots, aircrew, and maintainers for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 (VMMT 204) at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nc, Feb. 18, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to hear recommendations regarding force maturity and retention from the leadership responsible for the initial training of various enlisted aviation military occupational specialties. The VMMT 204 mission is to train the world's finest tiltrotor pilots, aircrew, and maintainers for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nc, Feb. 17, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to look at the live virtual constructive training implemented at CNATT. The CNATT mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, observes the initial fitness test of the first gender integrated company at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Ca, Feb. 12, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to observe the integrated training and to speak to Depot staff. The Depot's primary function is to take quality young men and women from the western two-thirds of the United States and transform them through the foundations of rigorous basic training, our shared legacy, and a commitment to our Core Values, preparing them to win our Nation’s battles in service to the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, observes the initial fitness test of the first gender integrated company at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Ca, Feb. 12, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to observe the integrated training and to speak to Depot staff. The Depot's primary function is to take quality young men and women from the western two-thirds of the United States and transform them through the foundations of rigorous basic training, our shared legacy, and a commitment to our Core Values, preparing them to win our Nation’s battles in service to the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, observes the initial fitness test of the first gender integrated company at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Ca, Feb. 12, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to observe the integrated training and to speak to Depot staff. The Depot's primary function is to take quality young men and women from the western two-thirds of the United States and transform them through the foundations of rigorous basic training, our shared legacy, and a commitment to our Core Values, preparing them to win our Nation’s battles in service to the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, observes the initial fitness test of the first gender integrated company at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Ca, Feb. 12, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to observe the integrated training and to speak to Depot staff. The Depot's primary function is to take quality young men and women from the western two-thirds of the United States and transform them through the foundations of rigorous basic training, our shared legacy, and a commitment to our Core Values, preparing them to win our Nation’s battles in service to the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, observes the initial fitness test of the first gender integrated company at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Ca, Feb. 12, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to observe the integrated training and to speak to Depot staff. The Depot's primary function is to take quality young men and women from the western two-thirds of the United States and transform them through the foundations of rigorous basic training, our shared legacy, and a commitment to our Core Values, preparing them to win our Nation’s battles in service to the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, observes the initial fitness test of the first gender integrated company at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Ca, Feb. 12, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to observe the integrated training and to speak to Depot staff. The Depot's primary function is to take quality young men and women from the western two-thirds of the United States and transform them through the foundations of rigorous basic training, our shared legacy, and a commitment to our Core Values, preparing them to win our Nation’s battles in service to the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, observes the initial fitness test of the first gender integrated company at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Ca, Feb. 12, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to observe the integrated training and to speak to Depot staff. The Depot's primary function is to take quality young men and women from the western two-thirds of the United States and transform them through the foundations of rigorous basic training, our shared legacy, and a commitment to our Core Values, preparing them to win our Nation’s battles in service to the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, observes the initial fitness test of the first gender integrated company at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Ca, Feb. 12, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to observe the integrated training and to speak to Depot staff. The Depot's primary function is to take quality young men and women from the western two-thirds of the United States and transform them through the foundations of rigorous basic training, our shared legacy, and a commitment to our Core Values, preparing them to win our Nation’s battles in service to the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps