Sergeant Major Kent was our platoon Sgt. 3rd LSB Air delivery platoon Okinawa, Japan 84-85, he was a gunny at the time. He earned his gold wings with our unit. This Marine can run, our PT was intense with him leading the way. Every marine in our unit scored a perfect PT score because of him. What an awesome Marine.
I served in 3/12 with SgMaj Kent back in 1993, I believe. He was the battalions SgtMaj back then. He would get up hours before the rest of us and run PT and then find a platoon or battery ( artillery unit) that was getting ready to start PT and fall in with them. The man was truly a motivator.
So it took him 30 years and all that motivation to finally get that rank and white boys can get it in 20-30 years. Mane I’m out in 20 take my retirement and enjoy the good life
@@CM-oy2kd fuck you racist! It didn't take him 30 years to get SgtMaj you fuckin idiot!!! Do a little research before you open your stupid mouth with "everything is racist"
To our men and women in the Marine Corps, I say this may God bless and protect you, and give you the strength, and wisdom and ability to carry out your duties on behalf of a great nation and all parts of the world that you fight for to defend freedom and liberty and justice for all
Sergeant Major Kent was my Regimental Sergeant Major when I was a SSgt at MCRD San Diego in 1999-2000 timeframe. I can tell you for sure, that he is a great man. You better be on your game when he was around, he had no problem whatsoever squaring a Staff NCO away. I talked to him daily because we worked in the same building and my Responsibilities in my MOS was of interest to him. I don’t think the man saw color. Marines were just the color green to him. We all looked up to him and wanted to impress him. Not a terribly large man in stature, but had a large personality. His presence would usually strike fear in us younger Marines, but he was an extraordinary leader.
I knew him at AOCS NAS Pensacola, FL, 1989. I agree with your comment 100%. There are dark green Marines and light green Marines. But ALL of them are Marines. Sgt Maj Kent is an OUTSTANDING Marine! And he treated all of us candidates as his own.
What an awesome branch of service. Marines are so proud. I'm so fortunate to be able to call myself a Marine. God bless the Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis to all my brother and sister Marines!!!!!!
I was in I MEF I MHG where SgtMaj Kent was in 05-07. He was a good man. He used to motivate everybody for PT and would make you compete with him. I miss serving under that man.
Sergeant Major Kent,was the Sgt Major of 3rd Battalion 12th Marines out of Camp Foster,Okinawa 95-96 When our Battery UPD,out of Kanehoe Bay,Hawaii Bravo 1/12th Marines (King of Battle)
Im a British collector of USMC insignias! God you guys know incredible uniforms! I wish i could get my hands on more but its hard over here! videos like this remind me why i collect USMC stuff!
I knew 1st Sgt Kent at Navy’s AOCS in NAS Pensacola, FL, 1989. He is a GREAT Marine (except when he PT’d our class (24-89) for no apparent reason!). 😂. SSgt Matthew’s was graduating his previous class and 1st Sgt Kent was babysitting us.
I was in from 92-96 maybe he was one of them on the basketball court that needed reminded daily to stop playing ball for evening colors or put the pay phone receiver down to stand for colors. Maybe he was one out of four slamming his dominoes down on ship talking full blast while 300 other marines were quietly trying to watch a movie
Met the Sergeant Major of the Corps on a flight many years ago. When I asked him what he did for a living, he told me his rank with the Marines. I asked him if it was a big deal being SM, he said, yeah, there’s only one. ‘Nuff said, I thought.
I remember SgtMaj Kent when he was a SSgt on MCRD San Diego as the base Drill Master. There is no mistaking that red warmup suit and NEON white letters announcing DRILL MASTER across the back of his shoulders. I graduated Nov 1983, 3d Bn.
I knew 1st Sgt Kent at Navy’s AOCS in NAS Pensacola, FL, 1989. He is a GREAT Marine (except when he PT’d our class (24-89) for no apparent reason!). 😂. SSgt Matthew’s was graduating his previous class and 1st Sgt Kent was babysitting us.
I met the former Sgt Major of the Marine corps with the Commandant of the Marine corps James Conway 10 years ago in Pa at the local bar restaurant, I knew who the Commandant was right away when he said who he was.
Right before graduating from MCRD Sgt Major Kent spoke to my company. He had been a DI and SDI for Charlie Company early in his career, he said it was like a homecoming to be there
@J03510 To basically be the right hand of the commandant. If there's an important event and the commandant can't go you go. You're his link between the men and the command.
SGTMAJ IN 36YEARS OF SERVING HE IS GOING 2 HAVE A GREAT RETIREMENT & CAN TAKE SPACE A MILITARY HOPS AROUND THE WORLD 4 JUST 20 DOLLARS THANK U 4 YOUR SERVICE SGTMAJ 36YEARS
No. When going from E-7 to E-8, a gunnery sergeant has to choose to become either a first sergeant or a master sergeant. If they choose to become a first sergeant, they can become a sergeant major and then eventually the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. If they choose to become a master sergeant, they can only become a master gunnery sergeant. You are locked into the path once you choose.
The medals worn on the left breast of the dress blue coat are those that rate both a medal and ribbon. The ribbons on the right breast do not rate a medal. Since medals are worn with dress blue alphas (the uniform the SgtMaj. is wearing) non-medal ribbons are worn on the right breast while medal ribbons are worn on the left breast.
Why should color matter ? These men gave their all to the Corps through several years of outstanding performance to achieve this rank. They are Marine through and through! Let’s just honor them for the men they are. SEMPER FI ! USMC 1984-1988
You really shouldn't feel that way. The Marine Corps is the most diverse branch of the US military. Yes, we have our racists, but for the most part, every Marine is treated as an equal, as far as race is concerned. Also, don't refer to yourself and Marines as "we" until you earn the title.
Well said devil dog, light green dark green, that's it when I was active, Corps was always equal to everyone as far as I saw, and should def earn title, lol thanks sgt major and good luck sgt major! Semper Fi devil dogs!!!!!
The awards on the right are not medals. The medals on the left have ribbons when not in full dress uniform. Example... sea service ribbon, earned after 90 days of at-sea service. It is not a medal. Dress uniform, working uniform, sea service is worn on left. Full dress uniform with medals... sea service, combat action ribbon, etc... worn on right
He earned the title of Marine and also earned his rank - through sweat, blood, tears, and dedication to the Marine Corps Mission. If you were never a Marine you could never understand. I'd follow him into battle any day, he's earned my respect as a Marine and as the Sgt. Major of the Marine Corps. Who are you to disrespect his patriotism, character, or professionalism. He did what you were never even fit to do. Sincerely, from another Marine Veteran, '87-'92.
Hopefully this SgtMaj brings the violence and uncompromising spirit back to the Marine Corps and in boot camp especially. Get back to a warrior mindset.
美國海軍陸戰隊（United States Marine Corps，縮寫為 USMC)是美國軍隊中的陸戰隊及兩棲作戰部隊，是世界上戰鬥力最強的美軍部隊。 其主要職責是運用美國海軍的艦隊（含航空兵），快速抵達全球各危機發生地執行戰鬥任務。 它的戰鬥裝備: 坦克、裝甲車、導彈、炮彈、火箭筒、無人機、"等等超越傳統戰術"，(名例世界NO.1). The United States Marine Corps (United States Marine Corps, abbreviated as USMC) is the Marine Corps and amphibious combat force in the U.S. Army. It is the most powerful U.S. military force in the world. Its main responsibility is to use the US Navy's fleet (including aviation) to quickly reach various crises around the world to perform combat missions. Its combat equipment: tanks, armored vehicles, missiles, artillery shells, bazookas, drones, "and so on beyond traditional tactics", (No. 1 in the world of famous examples). 👍👍👍💪🇺🇸🌅🌎🇺🇸💪👏👏👏
some of you write " SEMPER FI" not right ! SEMPER FIDELIS is Sempre a voi fedeli in the sense at the US nation. that for me is veri easy to traslate because i m italian. IT is the same mot of CARABINIERI a part of italian policy .
Sergeant Major Kent was our platoon Sgt. 3rd LSB Air delivery platoon Okinawa, Japan 84-85, he was a gunny at the time. He earned his gold wings with our unit. This Marine can run, our PT was intense with him leading the way. Every marine in our unit scored a perfect PT score because of him. What an awesome Marine.
I served in 3/12 with SgMaj Kent back in 1993, I believe. He was the battalions SgtMaj back then. He would get up hours before the rest of us and run PT and then find a platoon or battery ( artillery unit) that was getting ready to start PT and fall in with them. The man was truly a motivator.
Camp Foster,Okinawa
What Arty Battery were you with ?
So it took him 30 years and all that motivation to finally get that rank and white boys can get it in 20-30 years. Mane I’m out in 20 take my retirement and enjoy the good life
@@CM-oy2kd Aren't badass black dudes like the pinnacle of high ranking NCOs
@@CM-oy2kd fuck you racist! It didn't take him 30 years to get SgtMaj you fuckin idiot!!! Do a little research before you open your stupid mouth with "everything is racist"
@@CM-oy2kd he was the highest nco in the corps, you would try to discredit his accomplishment 🙄!
Congratulations to both SgtMaj's for their accomplishments and service. Semper Fi
To our men and women in the Marine Corps, I say this may God bless and protect you, and give you the strength, and wisdom and ability to carry out your duties on behalf of a great nation and all parts of the world that you fight for to defend freedom and liberty and justice for all
Sergeant Major Kent was my Regimental Sergeant Major when I was a SSgt at MCRD San Diego in 1999-2000 timeframe. I can tell you for sure, that he is a great man. You better be on your game when he was around, he had no problem whatsoever squaring a Staff NCO away. I talked to him daily because we worked in the same building and my Responsibilities in my MOS was of interest to him. I don’t think the man saw color. Marines were just the color green to him. We all looked up to him and wanted to impress him. Not a terribly large man in stature, but had a large personality. His presence would usually strike fear in us younger Marines, but he was an extraordinary leader.
I knew him at AOCS NAS Pensacola, FL, 1989. I agree with your comment 100%. There are dark green Marines and light green Marines. But ALL of them are Marines. Sgt Maj Kent is an OUTSTANDING Marine! And he treated all of us candidates as his own.
What an awesome branch of service. Marines are so proud. I'm so fortunate to be able to call myself a Marine. God bless the Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis to all my brother and sister Marines!!!!!!
“I love change of command ceremonies” said no junior Marine ever....
Its always best to lock your knees
@@ghostmost2614 HA,HA.
Fax
Dog and f-ing pony show...
I just got banned from Facebook 3 days I cannot post or say anything
Semper Fidelis to all my brothers and sisters. Keep the faith.
Thank you, sergeant major, for your lifelong dedication to the security of our great nation.
If we have US Marines.... We have Solutions! Semper Fi!
azazel322 you mean we have toilet paper
They're american heroes goddamnit
We have american heroes goddamnit
I was in I MEF I MHG where SgtMaj Kent was in 05-07. He was a good man. He used to motivate everybody for PT and would make you compete with him. I miss serving under that man.
I remember the staff sergeant also I graduated MCRD San Diego and 83 good man God bless him semper Fi
SSgt Barrett was my Senior Drill Instructor back in 1993! Wow! Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps...Congrats!
Sergeant Major Kent,was the Sgt Major of 3rd Battalion 12th Marines out of Camp Foster,Okinawa 95-96
When our Battery UPD,out of
Kanehoe Bay,Hawaii
Bravo 1/12th Marines (King of Battle)
God Bless Sir🙏🙏
Hi Sir! Are you familiar with the name Peter Phillips? Thank you and God bless the Marine Corp..🙏🙏
Im a British collector of USMC insignias! God you guys know incredible uniforms! I wish i could get my hands on more but its hard over here! videos like this remind me why i collect USMC stuff!
Congrats to both men and thank you to all marines including my son in law Kolton Leslie
I knew 1st Sgt Kent at Navy’s AOCS in NAS Pensacola, FL, 1989. He is a GREAT Marine (except when he PT’d our class (24-89) for no apparent reason!). 😂. SSgt Matthew’s was graduating his previous class and 1st Sgt Kent was babysitting us.
Not just anyone gets that post. It is such an honor.
Why are some of you insulting a man who has dedicated his life to something? You may not like him but you should at least respect him.
Benjaminr77880@Gmail.comre he's the first one?
Benjaminr77880@Gmail.comre We also need less people like you.
I was in from 92-96 maybe he was one of them on the basketball court that needed reminded daily to stop playing ball for evening colors or put the pay phone receiver down to stand for colors. Maybe he was one out of four slamming his dominoes down on ship talking full blast while 300 other marines were quietly trying to watch a movie
@@themanplan987 No he's not u racist fuck
@@SpaceRanger187 How is he racist? He's probably asking a genuine question and here you are calling people racist because they asked a question. foh
Met the Sergeant Major of the Corps on a flight many years ago. When I asked him what he did for a living, he told me his rank with the Marines. I asked him if it was a big deal being SM, he said, yeah, there’s only one. ‘Nuff said, I thought.
Yeah and he is black
@@raleighkellyc9375 Your point being...?
@@arcanumxxx I guess he or she never heard of the " Tuskegee Airmen "..??...
@@raleighkellyc9375 You mean "dark green",... there is no such thing as "Black" or "White" in the Marine Corps. From a Marine Veteran, '87-'92.
@@Ezees23 have no idea what it talking about
My personal respects to our retired SGM.
Good for the United States Marine Corps. Congratulations Sergeant Major.
I remember SgtMaj Kent when he was a SSgt on MCRD San Diego as the base Drill Master. There is no mistaking that red warmup suit and NEON white letters announcing DRILL MASTER across the back of his shoulders. I graduated Nov 1983, 3d Bn.
I knew 1st Sgt Kent at Navy’s AOCS in NAS Pensacola, FL, 1989. He is a GREAT Marine (except when he PT’d our class (24-89) for no apparent reason!). 😂. SSgt Matthew’s was graduating his previous class and 1st Sgt Kent was babysitting us.
I met the former Sgt Major of the Marine corps with the Commandant of the Marine corps James Conway 10 years ago in Pa at the local bar restaurant, I knew who the Commandant was right away when he said who he was.
Right before graduating from MCRD Sgt Major Kent spoke to my company. He had been a DI and SDI for Charlie Company early in his career, he said it was like a homecoming to be there
thanks for sharing this video
WOW,,Me and SgtMj Kent was in the same platoon together at Beach & Port Co. Camp Lejeune..He was a great Marine then and now,,,Semper Fi
@J03510 To basically be the right hand of the commandant. If there's an important event and the commandant can't go you go. You're his link between the men and the command.
My son graduated from the marine crops yesterday. They had lock down due to COVID so the families could not attend.
Fuckin COVID.
Outstanding!
Semper Fi!
Outstanding !.
The World's Finest US Marines 🇺🇸
Semper Fi
SGTMAJ IN 36YEARS OF SERVING HE IS GOING 2 HAVE A GREAT RETIREMENT & CAN TAKE SPACE A MILITARY HOPS AROUND THE WORLD 4 JUST 20 DOLLARS THANK U 4 YOUR SERVICE SGTMAJ 36YEARS
God Bless them both. Oohrah!!
Congratulations on your retirement SGM as my priest would say well done good and faithful servant!
Rest in peace Cpl. Parcell
"Good night Chesty, where ever you are."
No. When going from E-7 to E-8, a gunnery sergeant has to choose to become either a first sergeant or a master sergeant. If they choose to become a first sergeant, they can become a sergeant major and then eventually the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. If they choose to become a master sergeant, they can only become a master gunnery sergeant. You are locked into the path once you choose.
...they can become a Master Gunnery Sergeant....not only..... there's no such thing in the Marine Corps as "only a Master Gunnery Sergeant".
I'm proud to have served on Sgt. Maj. Barrett's personal security detachment for two tours to Iraq. 05 and 07. Bad ass Marine right there...
As long as you are there America will be free.
SGTMAJ Barrett was my first sergeant from 1998-2002 in 29 Palms CA. 3/4 Weapons Co
The actual insignia sheet Ive been using says that you’ll never meet the Sargent major of the marines can you imagine ending up with the rank?
Can you imagine spelling Sergeant correctly with spell check and the word right there?
@@billwhitney7842 for DeWitte's that's how you address a sergeant correctly
@@nabilbudiman271 I don’t think he knows who dewitte is but lol so true 😂 SAR-GENT!
That is one SHARP looking group of Marines. That Uniform 👍👍👍👍
Such an impressive set of stripes, hash marks and medals.
The medals worn on the left breast of the dress blue coat are those that rate both a medal and ribbon. The ribbons on the right breast do not rate a medal. Since medals are worn with dress blue alphas (the uniform the SgtMaj. is wearing) non-medal ribbons are worn on the right breast while medal ribbons are worn on the left breast.
Logan Burke unit. Are unit citation
Real men real proud
Awesome, this is awesome...good for you brave Marine.
I believe Sgtmaj Kent was a drill instructor (sgt) when I went through in 83, in my series at MCRD San Diego
0:34 Thats not a picture, marines just stand that still...
he was a recon marine
The Marines say SGt Major Barret retired but was Fired. For what he said!!!
Wow! Look at the medals this guy has earned!!!
Oorah Devil Dogs.....
Retired Recon Marine out ....
This is very honorable.
if you are in the usmc and are a MasGySgt can you be promoted to SgtMaj of the USMC
GO ARMY! GO MARINE!
Damn!! Look at all his medals and hash-mark on his left forearm. That's some serious service in the USMC!
Carlton will be missed, and we will welcome our new Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
I love this uniform 😍
Kent was my senior in bootcamp.
Why should color matter ? These men gave their all to the Corps through several years of outstanding performance to achieve this rank. They are Marine through and through! Let’s just honor them for the men they are. SEMPER FI ! USMC 1984-1988
I met this dude in Al Asad Iraq in 2007. Cool dude. Likes to tell funny stories
Semper Fi, Mac.
You really shouldn't feel that way. The Marine Corps is the most diverse branch of the US military. Yes, we have our racists, but for the most part, every Marine is treated as an equal, as far as race is concerned. Also, don't refer to yourself and Marines as "we" until you earn the title.
Well said devil dog, light green dark green, that's it when I was active, Corps was always equal to everyone as far as I saw, and should def earn title, lol thanks sgt major and good luck sgt major!
Semper Fi devil dogs!!!!!
so many stripes. awesome dress blues
Semper Fidelis.
Semper Fi i've seen so many Marines here in DC i love it OORAH!!!
Way to go.
God bless the United States Marine Corp.
you guys should do videos of marines coming home when they get off he plane at the airport and stuff
Why 3 weeks short? Why not just wait it out?
Semper fi!
Marines
A question from a civilian. What is the difference between the medals on the left side of the new sergeant major’s chest and the right side?
The awards on the right are not medals. The medals on the left have ribbons when not in full dress uniform. Example... sea service ribbon, earned after 90 days of at-sea service. It is not a medal. Dress uniform, working uniform, sea service is worn on left. Full dress uniform with medals... sea service, combat action ribbon, etc... worn on right
Oorah Marines 💪 💪 💪
Congrats sgt major
SEMPER FI MARINE!!
affirmative action in action
He earned the title of Marine and also earned his rank - through sweat, blood, tears, and dedication to the Marine Corps Mission. If you were never a Marine you could never understand. I'd follow him into battle any day, he's earned my respect as a Marine and as the Sgt. Major of the Marine Corps. Who are you to disrespect his patriotism, character, or professionalism. He did what you were never even fit to do. Sincerely, from another Marine Veteran, '87-'92.
S
Salute!
Michael.....not...Micheal!......from a Michael!
@ RTBN, Fox Co. Plt 2038...1993 Oohrah! SDI SSgt Barrett, SSgt Chinn, SSgt Aguilar, SSgt Mangold, Sgt Hill.
Say God is flowing threw me Burnsides of your flex God heald me
@0:25 SGTMAJ KENT BEGINS TO CRY : '(
so....many...stripes....
Guy's got more stripes than a zebra.
To a lot of these guys, the Corps is their god. Good luck with that.
Okay. I'm sorry about the misunderstanding.
Hopefully this SgtMaj brings the violence and uncompromising spirit back to the Marine Corps and in boot camp especially. Get back to a warrior mindset.
美國海軍陸戰隊（United States Marine Corps，縮寫為 USMC)是美國軍隊中的陸戰隊及兩棲作戰部隊，是世界上戰鬥力最強的美軍部隊。
其主要職責是運用美國海軍的艦隊（含航空兵），快速抵達全球各危機發生地執行戰鬥任務。
它的戰鬥裝備: 坦克、裝甲車、導彈、炮彈、火箭筒、無人機、"等等超越傳統戰術"，(名例世界NO.1).
The United States Marine Corps (United States Marine Corps, abbreviated as USMC) is the Marine Corps and amphibious combat force in the U.S. Army. It is the most powerful U.S. military force in the world.
Its main responsibility is to use the US Navy's fleet (including aviation) to quickly reach various crises around the world to perform combat missions.
Its combat equipment: tanks, armored vehicles, missiles, artillery shells, bazookas, drones, "and so on beyond traditional tactics", (No. 1 in the world of famous examples).
👍👍👍💪🇺🇸🌅🌎🇺🇸💪👏👏👏
Each stripe on the forearm signifies 4 years of service.
Neil Dees no it's 3
how many stripes can you get on your forearm
Kent was the last real SMMC!
The most respected post in all US Military
what does the rank SgtMajMarCor require you to do?
When I said "we" I was referring to black people and as I mentioned I know everyone is treated equally.
These Chinese walk up say pay me to posion people made Hillary agree
Congratulations, you nearly formed a complete sentence.
👍🙏
Marines are one color....green
He's more marine then me
Like most marines
some of you write " SEMPER FI" not right ! SEMPER FIDELIS is Sempre a voi fedeli in the sense at the US nation. that for me is veri easy to traslate because i m italian. IT is the same mot of CARABINIERI a part of italian policy .
My jaw hit the floor! lol
Lotta stripes on that uniform.