Sgt. Maj. Avery L. Crespin currently serves as the Headquarters Battalion Sergeant Major, having assumed the responsibility in December 2015. Throughout his career, Crespin has enjoyed being stationed in places like Islamabad, Pakistan, and Caracas, Venezuela. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released) - Sgt. Maj. Avery L. Crespin currently serves as the Headquarters Battalion Sergeant Major, having assumed the responsibility in December 2015. Throughout his career, Crespin has enjoyed being stationed in places like Islamabad, Pakistan, and Caracas, Venezuela. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)
First Sgt. Frank O. Robinson, Company A First Sergeant, Headquarters Battalion, sings cadence during a battalion run through the Combat Center, Jan. 15, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Charles Santamaria/Released) - First Sgt. Frank O. Robinson, Company A First Sergeant, Headquarters Battalion, sings cadence during a battalion run through the Combat Center, Jan. 15, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Charles Santamaria/Released)
Sgt. Maj. Abel T. Leal, outgoing battalion sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, performs the passing of the non-commissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Avery L. Crespin, oncoming battalion sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Felix Field, Dec. 3, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allie Jesse/Released) - Sgt. Maj. Abel T. Leal, outgoing battalion sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, performs the passing of the non-commissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Avery L. Crespin, oncoming battalion sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Felix Field, Dec. 3, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allie Jesse/Released)
Pfc. Bronson Hicks, student, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, passes the birthday cake to Combat Center Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, during a demonstration birthday ball ceremony as part of the Belle of the Ball event at the Combat Center Officer’s Club, Oct. 3, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released) - Pfc. Bronson Hicks, student, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, passes the birthday cake to Combat Center Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, during a demonstration birthday ball ceremony as part of the Belle of the Ball event at the Combat Center Officer’s Club, Oct. 3, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)
Lance Cpl. Marco Perry, food service specialist, 1st Tank Battalion, serves his dishes to Combat Center Marines and sailors during the Chef of the Quarter Competition at Phelps Mess Hall, Sept. 16, 2015. Marines and sailors voted for the team with the highest quality dishes. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released) - Lance Cpl. Marco Perry, food service specialist, 1st Tank Battalion, serves his dishes to Combat Center Marines and sailors during the Chef of the Quarter Competition at Phelps Mess Hall, Sept. 16, 2015. Marines and sailors voted for the team with the highest quality dishes. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)
Pfc. Isaac Howard, administrative specialist, Headquarters Battalion, started wrestling when he was 8 and placed first in Illinois’ wrestling championship in 2010, his freshman year of high school. - Pfc. Isaac Howard, administrative specialist, Headquarters Battalion, started wrestling when he was 8 and placed first in Illinois’ wrestling championship in 2010, his freshman year of high school.