Mission First, Marines Always: Back to Basics for Leaders

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 Mission First, Marines Always: Back to Basics for Leaders

October 24, 2019 Defense Feed

This report originally publishes at marines.mil.
 
PENTAGON, D.C. —

The sword was passed for the 19th time as Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black became the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps in late July.

“Mission First, Marines Always, Semper Fidelis” were the closing remarks Sgt. Maj. Black addressed the Marines during a social media post on July 27, 2019. As Sgt. Maj. Black accepted the Sword of Office, those four words were a reminder of the responsibilities bestowed upon leaders. “Mission First, Marines Always is not a new concept or new statement,” Sgt. Maj. Black said. “But it is a simple truth that expresses the basic principles of Marine Corps leadership that are essential to our success.”

    “The goal of this message is to instill a sense of pride, accomplishment, and a direct connection between senior Marine Corps leadership and every Marine.”
     Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

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