The United States of America. This is to certify that the President of the United States of America has awarded the second battalion 5th Marine Regiment, First Marine Division from January 2025 to May 2026. Sergeant Major Taylor's leadership during a demanding 15-month pre-deployment cycle. Overseeing rigorous training exercises including weapons and tactics instructor, 2-tank-25. The United States of America, 2-tank-25. He consistently provided the Battalion Commander with candid counsel on discipline, morale and welfare amid frequent transitions and his vast experience provided critical continuity across multiple command and staff changes. Sergeant Major Taylor strengthened international partnerships, fostered seamless interoperability, and enhanced deterrence capabilities through effective senior enlisted engagements. He significantly increased quality of life improvements over seeing barracks infrastructure development, facility maintenance and company relocations, coordinating tirelessly with base organizations to support the battalions, Marines and sailors. As a dedicated mentor, he developed company for sergeants and staff non-commissioned officers into a cohesive leadership team, personally guided hundreds of Marines on career progression, promotions, professional goals and insured fair recognition through maritalist promotions, awards processing and board selections. By his exceptional professional ability, steadfast initiative and selfless dedication to duty, Sergeant Major Taylor reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. Signed, Thomas B. Savage, Major General, Commanding General, First Marine Division.
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