Photo By Lance Cpl. Jerrick J. Griffin | Sgt. Maj. Paul M. McElearney, incoming battalion sergeant major of 7th Engineer...... read more read more
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron relinquished his position as the top senior enlisted advisor of 7th Engineer Support Battalion to Sgt. Maj. Paul M. McElearney during a Post and Relief ceremony here, Jan. 12.
McElearney served as the battalion sergeant major for Combat Logistics Battalion 15 prior to assuming his current position with 7th ESB. He expressed how honored he was to start serving with these Marines.
“7th ESB have a storied history of superior performance,” said McElearney, from Arlington, Mass. “That’s the epitome of what you expect out of a unit. They work hard, they play hard, they do the right things and they’ve proven themselves. I’m just extremely excited to be able to be a part of this battalion.”
Charron will take over as the base sergeant major of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow after spending the last year and a half with the "Big Red Seven."
During the ceremony, Charron reflected on his time with 7th ESB and gave a few words to the new incoming sergeant major.
“Sgt. Maj. McElearny, you hit the lottery,” said Charron, from Lodi, N.J. “You’re not only joining a great battalion, but an outstanding family as well. I wish you the best of luck.”
Before the end of the ceremony McElearney spoke to the troops about moving forward.
“Marines of 'Big Red Seven,’ I am in awe just from hearing what you all did on your last deployment,” said McElearney. “I look forward to spending everyday with you guys and seeing what you do.”
Before his departure, Charron gave the Marines a few kind words on their success together and all the things they’ve done while he was their sergeant major.
“Marines, I would like to thank all of you for what you have done,” said Charron, “You will all be missed by me.”
| Date Taken: | 01.12.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 01.13.2012 18:20 |
| Story ID: | 82401 |
| Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
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