Post One: True stories from Marine Embassy Guards

The Detachment Commander: Leadership, Paperwork, and Reporting to the Commandant


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Retired Master Sergeant Josh Schenkler breaks down the demanding role of the Marine Security Guard Detachment Commander — a billet unlike any other in the Corps. He discusses the selection and training process, leadership expectations, and the balance between administrative and operational duties. Schenkler also reflects on peer evaluations, family life at post, and the vital partnership between commanders and their A-Slash. The episode closes with his unforgettable experience reporting post to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

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Post One: True stories from Marine Embassy GuardsBy James Curry