Selection as Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps
This MARADMIN announces the selection of Sergeant Daniel Vazquez Colon from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, as the next Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps. The selection followed a rigorous vetting process conducted from September to October 2024, including tryouts at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. and interviews with senior leadership.
Issued: November 8, 2024
1. From September to October 2024, qualified candidates for Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps underwent a rigorous vetting process, to include tryouts aboard Marine Barracks Washington, D.C and interviews with senior leadership. 2. Marine Barracks Washington is pleased to announce the selection of the next Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps: 2.a. Sergeant Daniel Vazquez Colon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division 3. Marine Barracks Washington extends its congratulations to all applicants, and encourages Marines interested in assignment to the Oldest Post of the Corps to monitor future MARADMINs for available vacancies. 4. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock, Jr., Director of the Marine Corps.