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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Sgt. Maj. Christopher J. Campbell was welcomed back to Cherry Point to assume the post of sergeant major of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 June 19.
Campbell has been back and forth from Cherry Point throughout his career.
His first time at the air station was in 2001, when he served as the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the airframes department with Marine Aerial Transport Squadron 252.
From 2008 to 2011, Campbell served as the sergeant major of Marine Unmanned Vehicle Squadron 2 before moving down the road to command those he protected from above with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune.
“I feel like I am very well prepared for this assignment,” said Campbell. “I have several years of experience as a sergeant major and have previously held most of the MOS’s that are at MWSS-271. Knowing the jobs of my Marines, as well as my previous experience here at Cherry Point, gives me an advantage of not having to learn what my Marines do. It is always good to have that credibility with Marines if you have already walked their walk.”
Campbell assumed his current post as the MWSS-271 sergeant major by receiving the sword of office from Sgt. Maj. Douglas B. Schaefer at the station theater, officially bringing him back to Cherry Point and in the aviation war-fighting mindset.
“My primary goal is to continue to instill excellence in the Marines,” said Campbell. “Sgt. Maj. Schaefer did a great job with these Marines prior to my appointment and I will continue to build on what they have already accomplished.”
Addressing his Marines, Campbell made it clear what he expects to see from them during his stay with the squadron.
“My expectations of MWSS-271 Marines are simple,” he said. “Take care of one another on and off duty and treat every Marine with dignity and respect. I work for you and we will reward those Marines who live by their core values every day. Likewise, we will ensure the timely separation of Marines who don’t.”
Sgt. Maj. Schaefer will move on to be the sergeant major of Marine Air Control Squadron 2.
| Date Taken: | 06.19.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 06.27.2013 13:30 |
| Story ID: | 109376 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, US |
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