When U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Joy Maria Kitashima takes her post in July of 2023, she'll become the first female force-level sergeant major in the history of the Marine Corps.

Marine Sgt. Maj. Joy Kitashima, ... About 200 Marines from III MEF commands, such as the 3rd Marine Division, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and 3rd Marine Logistics Group, ...