2023 SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE MARINE CORPS SYMPOSIUM

MARADMINS : 358/23

R 191500Z JUL 23 MARADMIN 358/23 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS// SUBJ/2023 SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE MARINE CORPS SYMPOSIUM// POC 1/J.C.STEWART/1STSGT/SMMC/TEL: 703-614-8762/EMAIL: JOSHUA.C.STEWART@USMC.MIL// POC 2/E.R.GAVIDIA/GYSGT/SMMC/TEL: 703-614-8762/EMAIL: EMILY.GAVIDIA@USMC.MIL// POC 3/R.JOPLIN/CIV/SPD/TEL: 703-614-1515, 571-289-8115/EMAIL: RICHARD.JOPLIN@USMC.MIL// POC 4/N.N.HAMMOND/CIV/SPD/TEL: 703-614-1515, 571-289-9296/EMAIL: NAROCHELLE.HAMMOND@USMC.MIL// POC 5/R.KOWSKI/CIV/SPD/TEL: 703-693-2821, 703-581-4408/EMAIL: RANDY.KOWSKI@USMC.MIL// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC) will host the 2023 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium (SMMCS-23) from 7 August to 11 August 2023 at the National Conference Center, Leesburg, VA. Travel days are 6 August and 12 August 2023 for travelers in the continental United States. 5-6 August and 12-13 August 2023 for travelers outside the continental United States. 2. The following Sergeants Major and their spouses are invited to attend. Principal Billet SgtMaj Reiff, Jacob M. M&RA SgtMaj Griffin, Stephen A. TECOM SgtMaj McDonald, Aaron G. MARFORCOM SgtMaj Cook, Eric D. MARFORPAC SgtMaj Mota, Edwin A. MARFORSOUTH/MARFORRES SgtMaj Siaw, Peter A. I MEF SgtMaj Wilson, David A. II MEF SgtMaj Kitashima, Joy M. III MEF SgtMaj Wiggins, Clifford W. Senior Enlisted Academy Director SgtMaj Hensley, Michael W. Senior Enlisted Academy Director SgtMaj Loftus, Anthony Combat Development and Integration SgtMaj Lutz, Stephen J. EDCOM SgtMaj Porterfield, James K. NORAD/USNORTHCOM SgtMaj Woods, Michael P. USAFRICOM SgtMaj Kreamer, Howard L. USSTRATCOM SgtMaj Cordero, Marco A. JTF NORTH SgtMaj Rodriguez, Rafael USSOUTHCOM SgtMaj Saucedo, Michael R. DECA SgtMaj Krause, Daniel Defense Information Systems Agency SgtMaj Elliott, David M. MARFOREUR/AFR SgtMaj SotoRodriguez, Hector J. MARFORK SgtMaj Williamson, Jay D. MARCENT SgtMaj Lirette, Jeremey W. MARFORCYBER SgtMaj Fouss, Matthew J. 1st MARDIV SgtMaj Colwell, Todd M. 2d MARDIV SgtMaj Schieler, Robert W. 3d MARDIV SgtMaj Adams, Christopher J. 4th MARDIV SgtMaj Arebalo Jr., Arthur M. 1st MAW SgtMaj Nevinger, Rodney E. 2d MAW SgtMaj Scifo, Rosalia 3d MAW SgtMaj Marr-Gaye, Lynette C. 4th MAW SgtMaj Heider, Daniel E. 4th MAW SgtMaj Kirkby, Ronda R. 1st MLG SgtMaj Turner II, Wesley O. 2d MLG SgtMaj Turner II, Dennis R. 3d MLG SgtMaj Thomas, Christopher D. 4th MLG SgtMaj Fay, Patrick 4th MLG SgtMaj Moreno, Adan F. MCRC SgtMaj Leavy, Oranjel A. MCRD/WRR SgtMaj Garcia, Sael G. MCRD/ERR SgtMaj Cook, Sherri N. TRNGCMD SgtMaj Meltesen, Ryan W. MAGTFTC/MCAGCC SgtMaj Vargas, Ralph C. MARSOC SgtMaj Drechsler, Brian MCLC SgtMaj Wolken, Jason F. FHG SgtMaj Hammock, Jason B. MCI-COM SgtMaj Easton, Anthony J. MCI-PAC SgtMaj Gnecco, Ryan A. MCI-EAST SgtMaj Cabrera, Fausto H. MCI-WEST SgtMaj Exlos, Michael J. MM DIVISION SgtMaj Mangrum, Daniel E. MFP Division Sgtmaj Gharati, Adam MFP Division SgtMaj Esparza, Ruben A. RA SgtMaj Bedran, Shehene RA SgtMaj Gwaltney, William J. IGMC SgtMaj Goodyear, Allen B. MARCORSYSCOM SgtMaj Youngblood, Michael NATF 51/5TH MEB 3. The following Master Gunnery Sergeants and their spouses are invited to attend. Pricipal Billet MGySgt Hnyla, Michael S. ASB MGySgt Castro, Samuel W. DCI MGySgt Sangster, Cory A. C4 MGySgt Gibson, Antwaun M. CD MGySgt Benedict, Jason C. MCWL MGySgt Miller, Dallas PP&O MGySgt Root, Jerome N. NATO SOF MGySgt McCurry, Andy SOCCENT 4. The following Command Master Chiefs and their spouses are invited to attend. Principal Billet CMDCM Davis, Donald MARFORPAC CMDCM Barnes, Jeffrey A. MARFORCOM CMDCM Mussett, Michael T. MARFORRES CMDCM Ziervogel, harlie F. I MEF CMDCM CMDCM Rebana, Christopher II MEF CMDCM Blunt Sr., Curtis D. III MEF CMDCM McCurry, Andrew SOCCOM 5. The SMMC office exercises overall staff cognizance for SMMCS-23 and is the information releasing authority for SMMCS-23. The Director, Special Projects Directorate, provides direct support to the SMMC office and is responsible for logistical, administrative, and operations support for SMMCS-23. 6. In the event the SMMCS-23 is cancelled or postponed date, guidance will be provided through separate correspondence. 7. Detailed programs for both principals and spouses are in development and will be promulgated separately. 8. Tasks. 8.a. Invited SgtsMaj, MGySgts, and CMDCMs that cannot attend the symposium are required to provide justification to SMMC directly. 8.b. Invited SgtsMaj, MGySgts, and CMDCMs are required to submit a visitors request via the Defense Information Security System with the Security Management Office code 540080084; the POC is Sergeant Kenny J. Joseph. Secret clearance is required to attend classified briefs. The location for all briefs is the Pentagon Conference Center. 9. Administration and Logistics. 9.a. More information about administration and logistics, including a one stop registration website which reduces the time and effort necessary to register, will be provided through an Administrative/Logistics message via email. 9.b. Spousal Travel. This MARADMIN does not constitute travel funding authority for spouses. Travel authority will be sent out via separate correspondence. 10. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Gregg P. Olson, Director, Marine Corps Staff.//