On the cool morning of Nov. 14, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton assumed the senior enlisted leadership role at Blount Island Command, continuing a legacy of leadership that drives the Marine Corps’ global readiness.
The ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida unfolded on a converted parade deck—formerly a soccer field—where fresh-cut warm-season grasses framed rows of white chairs beneath three sun shelters. Fifty state flags and Marine Corps colors lined the field, billowing in the breeze as service members, civilians, family and distinguished guests gathered for the handover.
Sgt. Maj. Julian M. Lumm, the first sergeant major of Blount Island Command after the position transitioned from...
11.14.2025 | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US |
Story by Dustin Senger
