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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, learns about the mechanics of an amphibious combat vehicle from a Marine assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fred Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, learns about the mechanics of an amphibious combat vehicle from a Marine assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Fred Garcia

The 2022 Marine Rifle Squad Winners meet with General David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, outside the Home of the Commandants at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2022. The rifle squads were made up of infantry Marines from across the 4 Infantry Divisions in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

The 2022 Marine Rifle Squad Winners meet with General David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, outside the Home of the Commandants at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2022. The rifle squads were made up of infantry Marines from across the 4 Infantry Divisions in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

The 2022 Marine Rifle Squad Winners meet with General David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, outside the Home of the Commandants at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2022. The rifle squads were made up of infantry Marines from across the 4 Infantry Divisions in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

The 2022 Marine Rifle Squad Winners meet with General David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, outside the Home of the Commandants at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2022. The rifle squads were made up of infantry Marines from across the 4 Infantry Divisions in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, meets with Marine participants of the Super Squad competition prior to the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2022. The Super Squad is composed of infantry Marines who won the Super Squad competitions that took place across the Marine Corps, and tested the marksmanship and tactical proficiency during a series of drills to include live-fire evaluation during day and night attacks, employment of weapon systems, ambushes and defense, land navigation and patrolling. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ellen Schaaf)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, meets with Marine participants of the Super Squad competition prior to the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2022. The Super Squad is composed of infantry Marines who won the Super Squad competitions that took place across the Marine Corps, and tested the marksmanship and tactical proficiency during a series of drills to include live-fire evaluation during day and night attacks, employment of weapon systems, ambushes and defense, land navigation and patrolling. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ellen Schaaf)

Photo by Cpl. Ellen Schaaf

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, reveals the placard to the Home of the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps during the SMMC Home Dedication Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C. Aug. 12, 2022. Sgt. Maj. Black is the first SMMC to live at the Barracks and the residence is now the designated home for all future SMMC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ellen Schaaf)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, reveals the placard to the Home of the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps during the SMMC Home Dedication Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C. Aug. 12, 2022. Sgt. Maj. Black is the first SMMC to live at the Barracks and the residence is now the designated home for all future SMMC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ellen Schaaf)

Photo by Cpl. Ellen Schaaf

U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Squad Competition winners take a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, at Triangle, Virginia, Aug. 12, 2022. The competition tests an infantry squads capabilities in land navigation, call for fire, repeal and attack, fire and maneuver, and offensive and defensive operations. The winners were recognized during a ceremony at the Evening
Parade at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Squad Competition winners take a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, at Triangle, Virginia, Aug. 12, 2022. The competition tests an infantry squads capabilities in land navigation, call for fire, repeal and attack, fire and maneuver, and offensive and defensive operations. The winners were recognized during a ceremony at the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marines from various infantry units across the Marine Corps pay respects at the America’s Heroes Memorial while touring the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 11, 2022. These Marines were allotted the opportunity to tour the Pentagon after winning the Super Squad competition. The competition evaluates tactical proficiency of rifle squads and determines, under simulated combat conditions, the Division’s most proficient and capable rifle squad. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ellen Schaaf)

U.S. Marines from various infantry units across the Marine Corps pay respects at the America’s Heroes Memorial while touring the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 11, 2022. These Marines were allotted the opportunity to tour the Pentagon after winning the Super Squad competition. The competition evaluates tactical proficiency of rifle squads and determines, under simulated combat conditions, the Division’s most proficient and capable rifle squad. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ellen Schaaf)

Photo by Cpl. Ellen Schaaf

Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, delivers a presentation during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia, Aug. 11, 2022. The Symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, delivers a presentation during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia, Aug. 11, 2022. The Symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David A. Ottignon, the deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, delivers remarks during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium, at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia, Aug. 10, 2022. The Symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David A. Ottignon, the deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, delivers remarks during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium, at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia, Aug. 10, 2022. The Symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Enlisted leaders from across the U.S. Marine Corps listen to Gen. Eric M. Smith, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, as he addresses attendees of the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium following a tour at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2022. The Symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Enlisted leaders from across the U.S. Marine Corps listen to Gen. Eric M. Smith, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, as he addresses attendees of the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium following a tour at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2022. The Symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Enlisted leaders from across the U.S. Marine Corps tour the Pentagon during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2022. The symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Enlisted leaders from across the U.S. Marine Corps tour the Pentagon during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2022. The symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Enlisted leaders from across the U.S. Marine Corps tour the Pentagon during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2022. The symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Enlisted leaders from across the U.S. Marine Corps tour the Pentagon during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2022. The symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher D. Thomas, 4th Marine Logistics Group sergeant major, and Command Master Chief Petty Officer Carrie L. Weser, the CMC of Marine Forces Reserve, pay respects at the America’s Heroes Memorial while touring the Pentagon during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2022. The America’s Heroes Memorial commemorates the individuals who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack. The symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps.(Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher D. Thomas, 4th Marine Logistics Group sergeant major, and Command Master Chief Petty Officer Carrie L. Weser, the CMC of Marine Forces Reserve, pay respects at the America’s Heroes Memorial while touring the Pentagon during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2022. The America’s Heroes Memorial commemorates the individuals who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack. The symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps.(Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, delivers his remarks during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia, Aug. 8, 2022. The symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, delivers his remarks during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia, Aug. 8, 2022. The symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and his wife, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black, pose for a photo at the Drill Instructor memorial at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 7, 2022. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and his spouse, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black were the parade reviewing officials for Lima Company graduation ceremony. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has transformed young men and women into Marines since 1915. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Ross)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and his wife, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black, pose for a photo at the Drill Instructor memorial at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 7, 2022. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and his spouse, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black were the parade reviewing officials for Lima Company graduation ceremony. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has transformed young men and women into Marines since 1915. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by SSgt. Victoria Ross

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with the Lima Company honor graduate at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 7, 2022. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and his spouse, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black were the parade reviewing officials for Lima Company graduation ceremony. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has transformed young men and women into Marines since 1915. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Ross)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with the Lima Company honor graduate at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 7, 2022. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and his spouse, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black were the parade reviewing officials for Lima Company graduation ceremony. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has transformed young men and women into Marines since 1915. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by SSgt. Victoria Ross

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, observes Lima Company's graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, April 8, 2022. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and his spouse, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black were the parade reviewing officials for Lima Company graduation ceremony. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has transformed young men and women into Marines since 1915. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Ross)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, observes Lima Company's graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, April 8, 2022. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and his spouse, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black were the parade reviewing officials for Lima Company graduation ceremony. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has transformed young men and women into Marines since 1915. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by SSgt. Victoria Ross

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, observes Lima Company's graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, April 8, 2022. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and his spouse, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black were the parade reviewing officials for Lima Company graduation ceremony. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has transformed young men and women into Marines since 1915. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Ross)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, observes Lima Company's graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, April 8, 2022. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and his spouse, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black were the parade reviewing officials for Lima Company graduation ceremony. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has transformed young men and women into Marines since 1915. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by SSgt. Victoria Ross

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with veterans at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 7, 2022. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and his spouse, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black were the parade reviewing officials for Lima Company graduation ceremony. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has transformed young men and women into Marines since 1915. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Ross)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with veterans at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 7, 2022. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and his spouse, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black were the parade reviewing officials for Lima Company graduation ceremony. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has transformed young men and women into Marines since 1915. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by SSgt. Victoria Ross

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and his wife, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black salute the flag during a colors ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 7, 2022. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and his spouse, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black were the parade reviewing officials for Lima Company graduation ceremony. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has transformed young men and women into Marines since 1915. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Ross)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and his wife, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black salute the flag during a colors ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 7, 2022. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and his spouse, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black were the parade reviewing officials for Lima Company graduation ceremony. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has transformed young men and women into Marines since 1915. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by SSgt. Victoria Ross

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps