3537 Motor Transport Operations Chief
3537 Motor Transport and Movement Control Chief
For outstanding meritorious service while serving as the Motor Transport and Movement Control Chief, I Marine Expeditionary Force, from March 2025 to November 2026. Master Gunnery Sergeant Peralta's visionary leadership and singular expertise fundamentally transformed the logistical posture of the Marine Corps' largest warfighting formation. He masterfully orchestrated the movement of 57,000 short tons of cargo and 160,000 personnel across more than 60 major exercises and multiple global contingencies, including Operation EPIC FURY, SOUTHERN SPEAR, Task Force Ripper, and Task Force Forge. His flawless oversight of thousands of movements ensured force projection of decisive combat power anywhere in the world at a moment's notice, setting an unprecedented standard of excellence. His influence extended far beyond operations, leaving an indelible mark on the future of Motor Transport directly shaping Force Design initiatives and modernizing Service-wide orders and doctrine. He spearheaded the creation of the groundbreaking Combat Vehicle Operator Training course, standardizing tactical vehicle training and enhancing future operator lethality. A gifted mentor, he invested in the development of thousands of Marines, forging a legacy of technical excellence and unwavering commitment to mission success. Master Gunnery Sergeant Peralta's superior performance of duties culminated in 30 years of honorable and dedicated service. By his dynamic direction, keen judgment, and loyal dedication to duty, Master Gunnery Sergeant Peralta reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
3537 Chief Dispatcher
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HER DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS CHIEF DISPATCHER, MOTOR TRANSPORT PLATOON, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, MARINE RAIDER SUPPORT GROUP, MARINE FORCES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND FROM MARCH 2023 TO DECEMBER 2024. SERGEANT PARBHOO SUPPORTED 864 TRANSPORTATION MOVEMENT REQUESTS, SUCCESSFULLY DISPATCHING 466 VEHICLES WHICH ACCUMULATED 42,272 HOURS OF OPERATIONS, TRANSPORTED 8,869 SHORT TONS OF CARGO, AND 5,757 PERSONNEL SPANNING 88,203 MILES IN THE CAMP LEJEUNE AREA. SERGEANT PARBHOO'S EXCEPTIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS WERE ALSO INSTRUMENTAL IN HER ACHIEVEMENT OF 100 PERCENT COMPLIANCE DURING THE COMMANDER'S READINESS INSPECTION ON THE DISPATCHING PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, SHE TRAINED AND UPGRADED MARINE CORPS MARTIAL ARTS BELTS FOR OVER 40 MARINES. AS A TESTAMENT, SHE IMPROVED THE OVERALL COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS OF EACH MARINE AND ENHANCED THE WARFIGHTER SPIRIT. SERGEANT PARBHOO'S INITIATIVE, PERSEVERANCE, AND DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT ON HER AND WERE IN KEEPING THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
3537 Operations Chief, Transportation Services
For outstanding meritorious achievement while serving as Operations Chief, Transportation Services Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 23, Combat Logistics Regiment 4, 4th Marine Logistics Group from October 2018 to March 2021. Lance corporal Markham distinguished himself through exceptional leadership, unmatched work ethic, and operational focus. As Operations Chief he ensured a Company of 170 Marines was trained and ready to augment the active force at a moment's notice. Lance corporal Markham planned, coordinated, and oversaw training for 152 inactive duty periods, and three annual training seasons. His efforts ensured Transportation Services Company remained at or above required training readiness throughout his tenure, and kept Marines engaged by providing unique and meaningful training opportunities. He successfully built a training relationship with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, enabling Landing Support Marines to regularly conduct joint training with the Navy on a live airfield. Lance Corporal Markham created an otherwise unknown training opportunity in the local area where Motor Transport Marines honed their skills on a state-of-the-art off-road course in tactical vehicles. Acting as Battalion Operations Chief for Reserve Integrated Training Exercise 4-19, he successfully served in a key billet, and was the lynch pin to the Battalion's Operations Shop, ensuring Combat Logistics Battalion 23 was recognized as the ready battalion for 4th Marine Logistics Group. The exceptional professional ability, steadfast initiative, and selfless dedication to duty exhibited by Lance Corporal Markham reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
3537 MOTOR TRANSPORT CHIEF
WHILE SERVING AS MOTOR TRANSPORT CHIEF, HEADQUARTERS AND SERVICE COMPANY, 1ST TANK BATTALION, 1ST MARINE DIVISION, FROM APRIL 2016 TO DECEMBER 2018. MASTER SERGEANT SHERWOOD SERVED AS THE SENIOR ENLISTED ADVISOR FOR ONE OF 1ST MARINE DIVISION'S LARGEST MOTOR POOLS, CONSISTING OF 253 WHEELED ASSETS. HE IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED DISCREPANCIES AND UTILIZED HIS TECHNICAL AND MANAGERIAL EXPERTISE, WHICH LED TO INCREASED SCORES ON BOTH THE 2016 FIELD SUPPLY MAINTENANCE ANALYSIS OFFICE INSPECTION AND THE 2017 LOGISTICS READINESS EVALUATION. DURING EXERCISE STEEL KNIGHT 17, HE SPEARHEADED OVER 100 MAN HOURS TO STAGE EQUIPMENT AND FINALIZE THE EQUIPMENT DENSITY LIST, FACILITATING THE SUCCESSFUL MOVEMENT OF ALL 155 TACTICAL VEHICLES AND TRAILERS. IN PREPARATION FOR EXERCISE STEEL KNIGHT 18, HE DOUBLED THE NUMBER OF AMMUNITION AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL QUALIFIED OPERATORS, WHICH LED TO THE SAFE AND TIMELY TRANSPORTATION OF OVER 300 PASSENGERS, DISTRIBUTION OF OVER 70,000 GALLONS OF FUEL, AND MOVEMENT OF OVER 500,000 POUNDS OF CARGO. IN ADDITION, HE COORDINATED A DIVISION DRIVE AWAY INSPECTION, WHICH CONSISTED OF THE MOVEMENT AND INSPECTION OF OVER 130 PRIME MOVERS AND TRAILERS AND WAS THE ONLY BATTALION WITHIN THE DIVISION TO MOVE ALL VEHICLES REPORTED AS OPERATIONAL. FINALLY, MASTER SERGEANT SHERWOOD'S CONTRIBUTIONS DURING HIS TOUR ENABLED OVER 300,000 MILES DRIVEN, 3,000,000 POUNDS OF CARGO TRANSPORTED, 50,000 PASSENGERS MOVED, AND OVER 600,000 GALLONS OF FUEL DISPENSED. BY HIS EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL ABILITY, STEADFAST INITIATIVE, AND SELFLESS DEDICATION TO DUTY, MASTER SERGEANT SHERWOOD REFLECTED GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
3537 STAFF NCOIC, MOTOR TRANSPORT AND UTILITIES PLATOON
MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER IN CHARGE, MOTOR TRANSPORT AND UTILITIES PLATOON, MARINE AIR CONTROL SQUADRON 1, MARINE AIR CONTROL GROUP 38, 3D MARINE AIRCRAFT WING, FROM MAY 2016 TO FEBRUARY 2019. MASTER SERGEANT ARNOLD PLAYED AN INTEGRAL PART IN THE SUCCESSFUL PREPARATION AND DEPLOYMENT OF UTILITIES MARINES AND EQUIPMENT. HIS MARINES PROVIDED 18,000 HOURS OF SAFE, RELIABLE, AND UNINTERRUPTED TACTICAL POWER AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SUPPORT TO SIX WEAPONS AND TACTICS INSTRUCTOR COURSES AND 13 ADDITIONAL EXERCISES. HE PROCESSED 1,203 SERVICE REQUESTS AND DEBRIEFED 2,227 PARTS, ALLOWING FOR A SEAMLESS BALANCE BETWEEN MAINTENANCE AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES, AND HE SUPERVISED THE DELIVERY OF 1.2 MILLION POUNDS OF CARGO AND EQUIPMENT ACROSS 68,000 MILES OF DISTANCE. HIS SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF DUTY DURING THIS TOUR IS THE HALLMARK OF A CAREER DEVOTED TO ACCOMPLISHING BROAD AND DIVERSE ASSIGNMENTS, AND HIGHLIGHTS THE CULMINATION OF 22 YEARS OF HONORABLE AND DEDICATED SERVICE. MASTER SERGEANT ARNOLD'S NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PERSEVERANCE, AND TOTAL DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
3537 Chief Dispatcher
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HER DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS CHIEF DISPATCHER, COMPANY C, COMBAT LOGISTICS BATTALION 15, COMBAT LOGISTICS REGIMENT 17, FROM 9 OCTOBER TO 1 NOVEMBER 2025. WHILE DEPLOYED WITH TASK FORCE FORGE, JOINT TASK FORCE SOUTHERN BORDER, CORPORAL JONES EFFECTIVELY MANAGED A FLEET OF MEDIUM AND HEAVY TACTICAL VEHICLES, SETTING THE CONDITIONS FOR HER TO COORDINATE AND TRACK THE MOVEMENT OF 50 PALLETS OF CONCERTINA WIRE AND 1,665 BRACKETS, ENABLING THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF CRITICAL MATERIALS IN SUPPORT OF RAPIDLY EVOLVING MISSION DEMANDS. EXHIBITING EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP, CORPORAL JONES LED A TEAM OF 15 MOTOR TRANSPORT OPERATORS, ENFORCING COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES IN THE COMPLETION OF 315 INCIDENT-FREE ROAD MILES, RESULTING IN THE UNINTERRUPTED FLOW OF PERSONNEL AND MATERIAL TO FIVE BARRIER REINFORCEMENT PLATOONS. ADDITIONALLY, SHE EXPERTLY COORDINATED THE OFFLOAD OF 25 TRACTOR-TRAILER MATERIEL DELIVERIES, POSTURING COMPANY C FOR SUSTAINED ENGINEERING SUPPORT. CORPORAL JONES' EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP, DEPENDABILITY, AND DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT ON HER AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
3537 NCOIC, COMBAT VEHICLE OPERATOR TRAINING SCHOOL
MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS PLATOON SERGEANT, TRUCK MASTER AND STAFF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER IN CHARGE, COMBAT VEHICLE OPERATOR TRAINING SCHOOL, TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT COMPANY, COMBAT LOGISTICS BATTALION 8, COMBAT LOGISTICS REGIMENT 2, 2D MARINE LOGISTICS GROUP, II MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE FROM JANUARY 2009 TO DECEMBER 2011. USING AGGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP AND HIS EXTENSIVE TRANSPORTATION KNOWLEDGE, STAFF SERGEANT WILDER JR. DIRECTED CRITICAL PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING OPERATIONS THAT INCLUDED 27 COURSES AND LICENSED OVER 1,240 MARINES TO OPERATE SUCCESSFULLY IN A COMBAT ENVIRONMENT. WHILE DEPLOYED TO AFGHANISTAN, STAFF SERGEANT WILDER JR LED AND SUPERVISED OVER 20 COMBAT LOGISTIC PATROLS, TRANSPORTED OVER 1,500 PASSENGERS AND DELIVERED 753 TONS OF CRITICAL CLASSES OF SUPPLY TO SUPPORTING UNITS. UPON HIS RETURN FROM DEPLOYMENT HE ENSURED THAT OVER 100 ROLLING STOCK ASSETS WERE AVAILABLE FOR GENERAL SUPPORT TO II MEF. THESE EFFORTS MARK THE CULMINATION OF OVER TWENTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL AND DEDICATED SERVICE. BY HIS NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PERSEVERANCE AND DEVOTION TO DUTY, STAFF SERGEANT WILDER JR REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.