SWORD CEREMONY - TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY FROM CSM KNIGHT TO CSM STINSON. The symbolism and history of the sword ceremony illustrate the importance upon which a commander places on the position of the senior NCO in the unit. Since the Army's creation by order of the Continental Congress, the noncommissioned officer has been integral to every success our Army has achieved. Under the expert hand of the Army's first inspector general, the duties of the NCO were standardized and the unique history and

Driven by honor. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaac Martinez, a staff judge advocate noncommissioned officer in charge with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, talks about how volunteering and coaching for youth sports has helped him build leadership skills and grow as a person on Camp Foster on Okinawa, Japan. #Community #USMC #Service | U.S. Department of War