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The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black addresses Drill Instructors with 2nd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black addresses Drill Instructors with 2nd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 Staff Non-Commissioned Officers at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, S.C., July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black addresses Staff Non-Commissioned Officers at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, S.C., July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 Drill Instructors with 1st Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black addresses Drill Instructors with 1st Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 Drill Instructors with 2nd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black addresses Drill Instructors with 2nd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 Drill Instructors with 4th Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black addresses Drill Instructors with 4th Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 recruits attempt obstacles on the confidence course with Depot Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. William C. Carter, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black observes recruits attempt obstacles on the confidence course with Depot Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. William C. Carter, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 greets Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival with Recruit Training Regiment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black greets Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival with Recruit Training Regiment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 greets Drill Instructors with 1st Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black greets Drill Instructors with 1st Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 greets Drill Instructors with 1st Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black greets Drill Instructors with 1st Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 greets Drill Instructors with 1st Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black greets Drill Instructors with 1st Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 the Marines attending the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black addresses the Marines attending the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 the Marines attending the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black addresses the Marines attending the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 sits in a command brief at the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black sits in a command brief at the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 sits in a command brief at the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black sits in a command brief at the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 sits in a command brief at the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black sits in a command brief at the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 photo with the Instructors at the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, S.C., July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (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 photo with the Instructors at the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, S.C., July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General David H. Berger addresses the crowd during Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, V.A., July 17, 2020. Major General James W. Bierman relinquished command to the new MCRC Commander, Brigadier General Jason Q. Bohm. The traditions exhibited in the ceremony represent the passing of authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General David H. Berger addresses the crowd during Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, V.A., July 17, 2020. Major General James W. Bierman relinquished command to the new MCRC Commander, Brigadier General Jason Q. Bohm. The traditions exhibited in the ceremony represent the passing of authority from one commander to another. (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, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Stacie Black arrive at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, V.A., July 17, 2020. Major General James W. Bierman relinquished command to the new MCRC Commander, Brigadier General Jason Q. Bohm. The traditions exhibited in the ceremony represent the passing of authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Stacie Black arrive at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, V.A., July 17, 2020. Major General James W. Bierman relinquished command to the new MCRC Commander, Brigadier General Jason Q. Bohm. The traditions exhibited in the ceremony represent the passing of authority from one commander to another. (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 and his wife, Mrs. Stacie Black accompany the Commandant, General David H. Berger and his wife, Mrs. Donna Berger at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, V.A., July 17, 2020. Major General James W. Bierman relinquished command to the new MCRC Commander, Brigadier General Jason Q. Bohm. The traditions exhibited in the ceremony represent the passing of authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black and his wife, Mrs. Stacie Black accompany the Commandant, General David H. Berger and his wife, Mrs. Donna Berger at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, V.A., July 17, 2020. Major General James W. Bierman relinquished command to the new MCRC Commander, Brigadier General Jason Q. Bohm. The traditions exhibited in the ceremony represent the passing of authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Troy E. Black, greets Marine Corps historian, Ms. Annette Amerman during a visit with the Marine Corps History Division (HD) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va, June 15, 2020. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to discuss the importance of HD’s mission to research and write the Marine Corps’ official history. HD also provides reference and research assistance; preserves personal experiences and observations through oral history interviews; and deploys field historians to record history in the making. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Troy E. Black, greets Marine Corps historian, Ms. Annette Amerman during a visit with the Marine Corps History Division (HD) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va, June 15, 2020. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps conducted the visit to discuss the importance of HD’s mission to research and write the Marine Corps’ official history. HD also provides reference and research assistance; preserves personal experiences and observations through oral history interviews; and deploys field historians to record history in the making. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps