2024 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium
The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps will host the 2024 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium (SMMCS-24) from 13-17 July 2024 at Naval Support Agency, Annapolis, MD, with optional Naval Postgraduate School briefings on 18-19 July for Joint level Sergeants Major. The symposium is invitation-only for Force-level and Joint-level Sergeants Major, Master Gunnery Sergeants, and Command Master Chiefs from across the Marine Corps and joint commands. Attendees must submit Top Secret visitor requests and notify SMMC directly if unable to attend.
Issued: May 3, 2024
1. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC) will host the 2024 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium (SMMCS-24) from 13 July to 17 July 2024 at the Naval Support Agency, Annapolis, MD. Following the symposium, Force level SgtsMaj will attend Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) briefings. Joint level SgtsMaj are encouraged to participate in the NPS briefings on 18 and 19 July 2024 at the Naval Support Agency, Annapolis, MD., if their schedules permits. Travel days are 13 July and 18 July 2024 for MSC level and 20 July 2024 Force level and Joint level SgtsMaj participating in the NPS briefings. 2. The following sergeants major are invited to attend: Principal Billet SgtMaj Black, Troy E. SEAC SgtMaj Cordero, Marco A. JTF NORTH SgtMaj Krause, Daniel Defense Information Systems Agency SgtMaj Kreamer, Howard L. USSTRATCOM SgtMaj Mangrum, Daniel E. Defense Threat Reduction Agency SgtMaj Rodriguez, Rafael USSOUTHCOM SgtMaj Woods, Michael P. USAFRICOM SgtMaj Reiff, Jacob M. M&RA SgtMaj Loftus, Anthony CD&I SgtMaj Griffin, Stephen A. TECOM SgtMaj McDonald, Aaron G. FMFLANT/MARFORCOM SgtMaj Cook, Eric D. FMFPAC/MARFORPAC SgtMaj Mota, Edwin A. MARFORRES/MARFORSOUTH SgtMaj Siaw, Peter A. I MEF SgtMaj Wilson, David A. II MEF SgtMaj Kitashima, Joy M. III MEF SgtMaj Hensley, Michael W. Senior Enlisted Academy Director SgtMaj Elliott, David M. MARFOREUR/AFR SgtMaj McGinnis, Roland R. MARFOREUR/AFR (Incoming) SgtMaj SotoRodriguez, Hector J. MARFORK SgtMaj Bamba, Ismael G. MARFORK (Incoming) SgtMaj Williamson, Jay D. MARCENT SgtMaj Lirette, Jeremey W. MARFORCYBERSPACE SgtMaj Fouss, Matthew J. 1st MARDIV SgtMaj Mendez, Joseph 2d MARDIV SgtMaj Schieler, Robert W. 3d MARDIV SgtMaj Adams, Christopher J. 4th MARDIV SgtMaj Arebalo Jr., Arthur M. 1st MAW SgtMaj Nevinger, Rodney E. 2d MAW SgtMaj Scifo, Rosalia 3d MAW SgtMaj Horr, James L. 3d MAW SgtMaj Heider, Daniel E. 4th MAW SgtMaj Kirkby, Ronda R. 1st MLG SgtMaj Turner II, Wesley O. 2d MLG SgtMaj Turner II, Dennis R. 3d MLG SgtMaj Fay, Patrick 4th MLG SgtMaj Goodyear, Allen B. MCRC SgtMaj Leavy, Oranjel A. MCRD/WRR SgtMaj Garcia, Sael G. MCRD/ERR SgtMaj Elliott, David M. TRNGCMD SgtMaj Meltesen, Ryan W. MAGTFTC/MCAGCC SgtMaj Vargas, Ralph C. MARSOC SgtMaj Drechsler, Brian MCLC SgtMaj Boley, Russell D. FHG SgtMaj Hammock, Jason B. MCI-COM SgtMaj Easton, Anthony J. MCI-PAC SgtMaj Gnecco, Ryan A. MCI-EAST SgtMaj Cook, Sherri N. MCI-WEST SgtMaj Exlos, Michael J. MM DIVISION Sgtmaj Gharati, Adam MFP DIVISION SgtMaj Bedran, Shehene RA SgtMaj Gwaltney, William J. IGMC SgtMaj Dorsey, Jesse J. MARCORSYSCOM SgtMaj Youngblood, Michael NATF 51/5TH MEB SgtMaj Lutz, Stephen J. EDCOM SgtMaj Singley, Christopher K. MCWL 3. The following master gunnery sergeants are invited to attend. Principal Billet MGySgt Root, Jerome N. NATO SOF MGySgt Castro, Samuel W. DC, I MGySgt Gibson, Antwaun M. CD MGySgt Hnyla, Michael S. DC, AVN MGySgt Miller, Dallas W. DC, PP&O 4. The following command master chiefs are invited to attend. Principal Billet CMDCM Ziervogel, Charles FMFPAC/MARFORPAC CMDCM Dyal, Sandra A. FMFLANT/MARFORCOM CMDCM Mussett, Michael T. MARFORRES/MARFORSOUTH CMDCM Rucker, Loren I MEF CMDCM Beck, John C. II MEF CMDCM Leppert, Don III MEF 5. The SMMC office exercises overall staff cognizance and is the information releasing authority for SMMCS-24. The Director, Special Projects Directorate (SPD), a division within DMCS, provides direct assistance to the SMMCS-24 and is responsible for the administrative and logistical support. 6. In the event the SMMCS-24 is cancelled or postponed to a later date, guidance will be provided through separate correspondence. 7. A detailed agenda is in development and will be promulgated separately. 8. Tasks 8.a. Invited SgtsMaj, MGySgts, and CMDCMs who cannot attend the symposium are required to provide justification to SMMC directly. 8.b. Invited SgtsMaj, MGySgts, and CMDCMs are required to submit a Top Secret visitors request via the Defense Information Security System with the Security Management Office code 540080084; the POC is Master Sergeant Shasta C. Hollins. Top Secret clearance is required to attend classified briefs. The location for all briefs is the Jacks Taylor Conference Center, Annapolis, MD. 9. Administration and Logistics. More information about administration and logistics, including a one stop registration website, which reduces the time and effort necessary to register, will be provided through an Administrative/Logistics message via email. 10. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Gregg P. Olson, Director, Marine Corps Staff.