Harrington posts as new Marine Transport Squadron 1 sergeant major

Photo By Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | Sgt. Maj. Larry J. Harrington took his post as sergeant major of Marine Transport Squadron 1 replacing Sgt. Maj. Michael C. Daley during a ceremony at Miller's Landing, Aug. 2. Harrington, a native of Gastonia, N.C., said he looks forward to the challenges of the squadron and is eager to get the ball rolling in an aviation unit after spending most of his career so far with the infantry.  

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, UNITED STATES

08.10.2012

Story by Cpl. Glen Santy 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Sgt. Maj. Larry J. Harrington took his post as sergeant major of Marine Transport Squadron 1, replacing Sgt. Maj. Michael C. Daley during a ceremony at Miller's Landing, Aug. 2.

The event was also Daley's retirement ceremony. Daley, a native of Laparte, Ind., said he will now direct his attention on more personal hobbies and interests like coaching motocross riders.

"Daley provided balance," said Lt. Col. Edward Lang, commanding officer of VMR-1. "Not only did he push the Marines for self improvement and be an effective communicative leader, he was also a mentor and a friend to help me."

In Daley's final address, he commended the hard work and dedication of his Marines during his time as senior enlisted advisor. His praise is supported by the squadron's success in winning the Chief of Naval Operations safety award in June.

Daley also praised his family for their dedication and support during his 24 years in the Marine Corps.

Harrington, hailing from Gastonia, N.C., comes to the squadron from 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, where he served as battalion sergeant major.

Harrington said he looks forward to the challenges of the squadron and is eager to get the ball rolling in an aviation unit after spending most of his career so far with the infantry.

Harrington's career highlights include serving as the senior enlisted advisor for 1/6 to include a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

His personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5th award), the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd award), Combat Action Ribbon (2nd award), Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal (2nd award), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (6th award) and the Overseas Ribbon.

• Date Taken: 08.10.2012
• Date Posted: 08.10.2012 08:59
• Story ID: 92978
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, US