Micheal P. Barrett – 17th Sergeant Major of the United States Marine Corps
Micheal P. Barrett was born and raised in Youngstown, N.Y. He underwent recruit training at 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Delta Company, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. in 1981.
1981-1984, Private First Class Barrett completed Infantry Training School at Camp Lejeune, N.C. He was ordered to 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Twentynine Palms, CA, for duty. He served in a variety of billets from Grenadier to Platoon Sergeant.
Sergeant Barrett was transferred in August 1984 to Inspector-Instructor duty with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines, New Rochelle, N.Y. Outside of his primary duties as an infantry instructor, he was assigned numerous support duties to include; Armorer, Nuclear Biological Chemical noncommissioned officer, and Training Chief.
In September 1987, Sergeant Barrett was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines where he assumed the responsibilities as Platoon Sergeant of the Surveillance Target Acquisition Platoon. Staff Sergeant Barrett deployed forward during the Gulf War with Task Force Papa Bear as a sniper/sniper employment officer.
In April 1992, Staff Sergeant Barrett received orders to Drill Instructor School, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA. Upon completion of Drill Instructor School, he was assigned to Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, as a Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor, and Chief Drill Instructor. In January 1994, he was selected as the Battalion Drill Master of 2nd Recruit Training Battalion.
In January 1995, Gunnery Sergeant Barrett was assigned to Scout Sniper Instructor School, Quantico, VA, as the Chief Instructor.
In September of 1996, Gunnery Sergeant Barrett was transferred to Marine Security Company, Camp David, Presidential Retreat, for duties as the Company Gunnery Sergeant and liaison to the United States Secret Service.
Upon completion of his tour at Camp David, First Sergeant Barrett was transferred to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, Twentynine Palms, CA, where he assumed the duties as India Company First Sergeant from August 1998 until April 2000. He was then assigned to Headquarters and Service Company from April 2000 to March 2001 and his tour culminated as the Senior Enlisted Leader of Weapons Company from March 2001 to June 2002.
Sergeant Major Barrett was then assigned to Recruiting Station Cleveland, OH, from July 2002 until May 2005, as the Recruiting Station Sergeant Major.
Sergeant Major Barrett was transferred to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines in May 2005, where he completed two combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (04-06.2 and 06-08.1) in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Micheal P. Barrett – 17th Sergeant Major of the United States Marine Corps
Get ready to make a fabulous impact this holiday season by teaming up with Dupage County Toys for Tots! We wholeheartedly invite you to bring an unwrapped toy and help spread joy to children in need. Your generosity can light up a child's face and create unforgettable memories this season. Together, let's spread holiday cheer and show our community just how much we care!
Over 40 years ago, several Naperville Marines met in the home of the late Drew Mathews, Lt.Col. USMC (retired) to celebrate the United States Marine Corps Birthday. From that small gathering the tradition of the ‘Marine Ball” here in Naperville has grown to 400-500 guests that gather every year to “Honor and Celebrate” our beloved United States Marine Corps on November 10th. We Naperville Marines are proud and committed to carry on this tradition.
It is also that time of the year again when everyone around the world pays homage to all our United States Marines that have served and continue to serve our great country in harms’ way all over the World. ALL Marines, on November 10th of every year, stop and honor this special day.
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Joining us this yearis The Romeoville Marines CorpsJROTC ProgramThe Romeoville Marine Corps JROTC program is the oldest and first MCJROTC program established in the state of Illinois. This program is a four year in-a-row Distinguished Naval Honor School Unit that ranks them in the top 20% of all JROTC programs in the Nation. Romeoville is extremely competitive in Color Guards, Drill Team, Physical Fitness Team and has produced National qualifying teams. This program is heavily involved in community service and Veterans organizations. The Romeoville MCJROTC program is run by two Marine Retirees; MGySgt Jonathan Couturier and 1st Sgt Efren Casas.
