MCIPAC bids farewell to Kimble

Photo By Cpl. Mark Stroud | Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, right, thanks Sgt. Maj. Patrick L. Kimble for his work as sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler and Marine Corps Installations Pacific Aug. 23 following Kimble’s relief ceremony in front of Building 1 headquarters here. Kimble spearheaded multiple campaigns to reinforce core values and ensure the positive impact of Marines and sailors on the surrounding communities. During Kimble’s tenure, MCIPAC improved the quality of life of single Marines and sailors by raising awareness about the single Marine program and providing the program with a new facility. Kimble is scheduled to assume duties as sergeant major of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. His replacement will be Sgt. Maj. Robert K. Williamson, who is currently serving as sergeant major of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Hudson is the commanding general of MCB Camp Butler and MCIPAC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark W. Stroud/Released)  

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S.D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, JAPAN

08.23.2013

Courtesy Story

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S.D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan - Sgt. Maj. Patrick L. Kimble relinquished his duties as the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler during a relief ceremony today on Camp Foster.

Kimble served as the last sergeant major of Marine Corps Bases Japan and the first sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific. MCBJ deactivated and MCIPAC activated Sept. 30, 2011.

Under his guidance, MCIPAC spearheaded multiple campaigns to reinforce core values and ensure the positive impact of Marines and sailors on the surrounding communities. Additionally, during Kimble's tenure, MCIPAC improved the quality of life of single Marines and sailors by raising awareness about the single Marine program and providing the program with a new facility. Kimble also helped initiate regular meetings with senior enlisted leaders on Okinawa that strengthened the relationship between commands and enhanced professional military education for all U.S. service members.

After thanking many who supported him during his tenure, Kimble offered advice to Marines and guests attending the ceremony.

"Being a Marine is a love affair of the heart," said Kimble. "If you don't love what you are doing, if you don't love being a Marine, then maybe it is time to pack your bags and go.

"If you have a positive attitude . it will take you a long way in life," said Kimble.

Kimble will be reassigned as the sergeant major of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force in Miramar, Calif.

Kimble's replacement will be Sgt. Maj. Robert K. Williamson, who is currently serving as the sergeant major for Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

For photos from today's ceremony, please visit the link below.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/3mefpao/
http://www.dvidshub.net/unit/III-MEF/
https://www.facebook.com/3mef.mcipac/
http://www.okinawa.usmc.mil/
https://twitter.com/mcipacpao/

• Date Taken: 08.23.2013
• Date Posted: 08.23.2013 08:12
• Story ID: 112474
• Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S.D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, JP