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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, tours VMFA-314, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Marines, especially those that work on the newest Marine aviation platform, the F-35. Marine Aircraft Group 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours VMFA-314, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Marines, especially those that work on the newest Marine aviation platform, the F-35. Marine Aircraft Group 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft. (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 VMFA-314, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Marines, especially those that work on the newest Marine aviation platform, the F-35. Marine Aircraft Group 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours VMFA-314, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Marines, especially those that work on the newest Marine aviation platform, the F-35. Marine Aircraft Group 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft. (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 Marines during a breakfast at Camp Pendleton, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Non-Commissioned Officers from a variety of military occupations representing the best of the I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). I MEF provides the Marine Corps a globally responsive, expeditionary, and fully scalable Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), capable of generating, deploying, and employing ready forces and formations for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, speaks to Marines during a breakfast at Camp Pendleton, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Non-Commissioned Officers from a variety of military occupations representing the best of the I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). I MEF provides the Marine Corps a globally responsive, expeditionary, and fully scalable Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), capable of generating, deploying, and employing ready forces and formations for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns. (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 barracks at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to review efforts to renew housing available to single Marines stationed at MCAS Miramar. Marine Aircraft Group 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours barracks at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to review efforts to renew housing available to single Marines stationed at MCAS Miramar. Marine Aircraft Group 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft. (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 with Staff Non-Commissioned Officers at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to address the future roles and responsibilities of SNCO’s in Force Design 2030. The Marines in attendance work at MCAS Miramar and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, speaks with Staff Non-Commissioned Officers at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to address the future roles and responsibilities of SNCO’s in Force Design 2030. The Marines in attendance work at MCAS Miramar and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. (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 VMFA-314, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Marines, especially those that work on the newest Marine aviation platform, the F-35. Marine Aircraft Group 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours VMFA-314, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Marines, especially those that work on the newest Marine aviation platform, the F-35. Marine Aircraft Group 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft. (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 VMFA-314, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Marines, especially those that work on the newest Marine aviation platform, the F-35. Marine Aircraft Group 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours VMFA-314, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Marines, especially those that work on the newest Marine aviation platform, the F-35. Marine Aircraft Group 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft. (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 VMFA-314, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Marines, especially those that work on the newest Marine aviation platform, the F-35. Marine Aircraft Group 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours VMFA-314, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Marines, especially those that work on the newest Marine aviation platform, the F-35. Marine Aircraft Group 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft. (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 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Marines, especially those that work on the newest Marine aviation platform, the F-35. The mission of 3rd MAW, as the senior Marine aviation command and control agency for the Marine Expeditionary Force, develops, directs and assesses air operation in the execution of the six functions of Marine aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, tours 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak to Marines, especially those that work on the newest Marine aviation platform, the F-35. The mission of 3rd MAW, as the senior Marine aviation command and control agency for the Marine Expeditionary Force, develops, directs and assesses air operation in the execution of the six functions of Marine aviation. (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 with Marine and Family Program specialists at Camp Pendleton, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to address some of the changes happening to the Transition Readiness Seminar available to Marines, especially the changes implemented in response to COVID-19. Marine and Family programs assist and guide service members and their families in the development and attainment of their personal and professional goals during military service and beyond. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, speaks with Marine and Family Program specialists at Camp Pendleton, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to address some of the changes happening to the Transition Readiness Seminar available to Marines, especially the changes implemented in response to COVID-19. Marine and Family programs assist and guide service members and their families in the development and attainment of their personal and professional goals during military service and beyond. (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 with Marine and Family Program specialists at Camp Pendleton, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to address some of the changes happening to the Transition Readiness Seminar available to Marines, especially the changes implemented in response to COVID-19. Marine and Family programs assist and guide service members and their families in the development and attainment of their personal and professional goals during military service and beyond. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, speaks with Marine and Family Program specialists at Camp Pendleton, Ca, Feb. 11, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to address some of the changes happening to the Transition Readiness Seminar available to Marines, especially the changes implemented in response to COVID-19. Marine and Family programs assist and guide service members and their families in the development and attainment of their personal and professional goals during military service and beyond. (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, attends the relief and appointment of Sgt. Maj. Grade and Sgt. Maj. Ruiz in conjunction with a retirement ceremony in honor of Sgt. Maj. Grade at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with the Staff-Non Commissioned Officers and Senior Leadership about his priorities for the next 12 months. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, attends the relief and appointment of Sgt. Maj. Grade and Sgt. Maj. Ruiz in conjunction with a retirement ceremony in honor of Sgt. Maj. Grade at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with the Staff-Non Commissioned Officers and Senior Leadership about his priorities for the next 12 months. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (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, attends the relief and appointment of Sgt. Maj. Grade and Sgt. Maj. Ruiz in conjunction with a retirement ceremony in honor of Sgt. Maj. Grade at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with the Staff-Non Commissioned Officers and Senior Leadership about his priorities for the next 12 months. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, attends the relief and appointment of Sgt. Maj. Grade and Sgt. Maj. Ruiz in conjunction with a retirement ceremony in honor of Sgt. Maj. Grade at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with the Staff-Non Commissioned Officers and Senior Leadership about his priorities for the next 12 months. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (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, poses for a group photo with Marines attending the First Sergeant Symposium at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with Staff-Non Commissioned Officer leadership about his priorities for the next 12 months and answer any questions. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, poses for a group photo with Marines attending the First Sergeant Symposium at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with Staff-Non Commissioned Officer leadership about his priorities for the next 12 months and answer any questions. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (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 Marines at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with the Marines about his priorities for the next 12 months and answer any questions they might have. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, speaks to Marines at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with the Marines about his priorities for the next 12 months and answer any questions they might have. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (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 Marines at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with the Marines about his priorities for the next 12 months and answer any questions they might have. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, speaks to Marines at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with the Marines about his priorities for the next 12 months and answer any questions they might have. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (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, addresses Marines attending the First Sergeant Symposium at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with Staff-Non Commissioned Officer leadership about his priorities for the next 12 months and answer any questions. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, addresses Marines attending the First Sergeant Symposium at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with Staff-Non Commissioned Officer leadership about his priorities for the next 12 months and answer any questions. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (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, addresses Marines attending the First Sergeant Symposium at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with Staff-Non Commissioned Officer leadership about his priorities for the next 12 months and answer any questions. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, addresses Marines attending the First Sergeant Symposium at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with Staff-Non Commissioned Officer leadership about his priorities for the next 12 months and answer any questions. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (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, attends the relief and appointment of Sgt. Maj. Grade and Sgt. Maj. Ruiz in conjunction with a retirement ceremony in honor of Sgt. Maj. Grade at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with the Staff-Non Commissioned Officers and Senior Leadership about his priorities for the next 12 months. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, attends the relief and appointment of Sgt. Maj. Grade and Sgt. Maj. Ruiz in conjunction with a retirement ceremony in honor of Sgt. Maj. Grade at Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, La, Feb. 4, 2021. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to speak with the Staff-Non Commissioned Officers and Senior Leadership about his priorities for the next 12 months. Marine Forces Reserve organizes, mans, equips, trains, and sustains more than 40,000 Drilling Reserve Marines and some 60,000 Individual Ready Reserve Marines to support Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Overseas Contingency Operation requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps