Face of Defense: Sergeant Major Reflects on Career

Face of Defense: Sergeant Major Reflects on Career

By Marine Corps Sgt. Juan D. Alfonso
Special to American Forces Press Service
CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 25, 2010 – After a 30-year military career, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Roberts Jr. is hanging up his uniform for the last time.

Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Roberts Jr., sergeant major of Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, enlisted in November 1980. After 30 years of service, Roberts plans to retire Sept. 1, 2010. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan D. Alfonso Related Entries Face of Defense: Gunnery Sergeant Shares Career Secrets Face of Defense: Enlisted Leader Reflects on Career Face of Defense: Health Affairs Leader Reflects on Career Face of Defense: Former Sergeant Serves as Artillery Officer Recent Entries Philippine Elections Tainted by Allegations of Automated Fraud Old Guard Marks Graves With Flags to Honor Fallen Warriors President Notes Sacrifices of Service Members, Families Water Ecosystem Services in Northern Australia—How Much Are They Worth and Who Should Pay for Their Provision? VirusFinder: Software for Efficient and Accurate Detection of Viruses and Their Integration Sites in Host Genomes through Next Generation Sequencing Data Featured Video Twitter Updates follow Elites TV on Twitter Elites TV • a KBC Media Company • Copyright © 2009 • All Rights Reserved • Editor: Chris Barrett • Fitness: Fit Lizzy • PR: PRserve