 The Marine Corps said farewell to its top enlisted leader and ushered in another at the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks, Washington. Outgoing Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent retired just weeks shy of 36 years of service. And I believe the Marine Corps will assist the product, assist the fighting army that the Marine Corps is in great shape for the next 20-some years because of great Marines that serve today. On a humid evening at the Corps' oldest post, the Commodon passed on the enlisted Reigns to Sergeant Major Michael Barrett, who asks Marines to keep their focus during the nation's ongoing conflicts. Continue to serve, continue to be selfless in everything that you do. Continue to do brave deeds and endure. You've got tough times ahead of us and we're going to need you. Barrett takes over as a 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. From Washington, I'm Sergeant Todd Hunter.