Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black speaks about the newly promoted Staff Sgt. Francis S. Frazier following the appointment and relief ceremony of the Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., Feb. 4, 2020. During the appointment and relief ceremony, Sgt. Francis S. Frazier relinquished his position as the 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps to Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, the 39th Marine to hold the title. The position of Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps is entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies across the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)