Sergeants Maj. Steven Collier (left) and Scott Stutler (right) salute colors during pass in review for 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment’s Post and Relief Ceremony at Dewey Square, Aug. 8, 2013. During the ceremony, Sgt Maj. Stutler took the duties and responsibilities of battalion sergeant major from Collier. Collier is scheduled to report to Headquarters Battalion, later this month. “Sgt. Maj. Collier was always leading from the front,” said Lt. Col. James Conway, commanding officer, 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines. “This man is going to be in front of his Marines no matter what, whether it’s doing night attacks up a snow-covered mountain, living in a snow cave, or riding on those white rocket skis they gave us,” Conway said of Collier during mountain training. “He’s been an inspirational leader, provided sound guidance to all the senior staff non-commissioned officers and officers in the battalion and we’ve really come to appreciate his steady, firm and fair leadership.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Callahan)