Photo By Pfc. Franklin Mercado | Lance Cpl. Carlos B. Chacon, the driver for the 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding...... read more read more
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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – For many junior Marines, interaction with general grade officers is limited to formations, formal classes and occasional unit physical fitness sessions.
There are a few exceptions to this rule, notably Lance Cpl. Carlos B. Chacon. About a year ago, Chacon's staff noncommissioned officer selected him for a billet, which would require him to be near a general grade officer's side quite often.
"I drive the commanding general around," Chacon said. "It isn't hard, but a lot of people would be intimidated by it."
The 21-year-old Trinidad, Colo., native is by trade an administrative specialist with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, but for 14 months is serving as the 2nd MLG's commanding general's driver.
"The job definitely requires maturity,” said Staff Sgt. Victor D. Velez, the enlisted assistant to the commanding general. “To get the job you have to be responsible and independent.”
Chacon was immediately named a candidate. He was hand-picked by Velez and Sgt. Maj. William T. Stables, the 2nd MLG’s previous sergeant major. Chacon assumed the duty when he began driving for Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana, the 2nd MLG’s previous commanding general.
"Chacon had all the qualities we were looking for," Velez said. “He got the job and has been doing it ever since.”
Filling this unusual billet as a lance corporal doesn’t stop Chacon from also improving outside of the workplace. He actively participates in the Marine Corps Marital Arts Program and is a leader during physical fitness.
“Being [an administrative specialist] can be boring, but he constantly stays busy,” said Velez. “I’m always making sure the Marines are trained, and he’s always willing to train. He’s always find a way to stay away from the boredom.”
The Marine Chacon will be when it is all said and done is yet to be seen. If his current path is any indication, he will have a bright, prosperous future.
| Date Taken: | 09.17.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 09.17.2012 16:54 |
| Story ID: | 94849 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Hometown: | TRINIDAD, COLORADO, US |
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