SgtMaj James Kuiken

Marine Corps | Sergeant Major/First Sergeant

Dates of Service: Jan 1973 - Jan 2003

RETIRED

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13 Endorsements

346 Contacts

Influence Score: 42,148
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Nationally recognized, dynamic and sought after Author and Public Speaker. • National Defense, Military and Intelligence Operations, Effects of Combat on our Warriors • Border Security, Immigration Policy, International Security Force Assistance, Law Enforcement • National Politics, International Affairs New book - The Making of a Warrior (part of the “Warrior” Series) - currently in progress (www.linkedin.com/in/JamesAKuiken)

Military Experiences

Feb 2002 - Sep 2002

Force Sergeant Major

MARFORPAC HQ, MARFORPAC, FMF Pacific, Marine Fleet Commands | Camp Smith, HI

1 Endorsement

Recalled to active duty from the reserves in response to the terrorist attacks on 9/11 (Op. Enduring Freedom), and assigned as the active duty Sergeant Major for Marine Forces Pacific. As the senior enlisted advisor to the Commander, to subordinate command Sergeants Major, and to all enlisted personnel within the command, was responsible for over 79,000 Marines and sailors, administered through 370 subordinate active duty Sergeants Major. MARFORPAC is the largest combatant command within the Marine Corps, containing two-thirds of the operational forces. www.marforpac.marines.mil

May 2000 - Jan 2002