John L. Estrada

John Estrada offers his support for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama during a national security forum the Obama campaign held Saturday at the Staunton Public Library.
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John Estrada stumped for Obama in Staunton on Saturday at the Staunton Public Library.
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Estrada, who held the rank of sergeant major in the Marine Corps, the highest enlisted position, said Obama is committed to a strong national defense that includes adding 65,000 soldiers in the Army and 27,000 more Marines.

"I'm confident he will not use the military recklessly," said Estrada, who said Obama will get the United States out of Iraq and force the Iraqis to take responsibility for their country.

John L. Estrada, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during the three-day tour throughout Iraq's Al Anbar Province.
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John L. Estrada, Hagee discusses a variety of topics with Marines and sailors, to include new guidelines regarding the awarding of the Combat Action Ribbon and the continuing progress of Iraqi Security Forces.
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John L. Estrada, Hagee discusses a variety of topics with Marines and sailors, to include new guidelines regarding the awarding of the Combat Action Ribbon and the continuing progress of Iraqi Security Forces.

I appreciate Terry D. Scott, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, for being with us today; John L. Estrada, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps; Frank A. Welch, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard; members of the Armed Forces and our fellow Americans.

John L. Estrada, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, during the three-day tour throughout Iraq's Al Anbar Province.

John L. Estrada.
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John L. Estrada relieved Sgt.Maj.
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Hagee then passed the sword to Estrada, establishing him as the new senior enlisted Marine.
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Estrada has served in the Marine Corps for almost 30 years.

Some of his various assignments include drill instructor duty at Marine Corps Recruit Depots, San Diego and Parris Island, S.C.He has served in several Marine fighter attack squadrons, including Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-451, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, S.C.He held several billets as a first sergeant from 1990-95.His last assignment was sergeant major, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Miramar, Calif.

His personal awards include two Meritorious Service Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

John L. Estrada toured provinces in eastern and southeastern Afghanistan to check on their Marines' welfare and morale, ensure they have the proper equipment to engage the enemy, and recognize the Marines' contributions to defeating enemy forces here.
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John L. Estrada, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, thanks the Marines in Afghanistan for their service and sacrifices Sept. 26, 2005, as part of his visit to Afghanistan with the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael W. Hagee.
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"My best wishes to you, and thanks for what you are doing here," said Estrada.
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Prior to coming to Afghanistan, Hagee and Estrada visited Al Asad, Camp Fallujah, and Taqaddam, Iraq, to also visit with Marines there.