Leaders

Commanding Officer, Blount Island Command & Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island

Colonel David A. Merles

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Colonel David A. Merles began his Marine Corps service in 1996 and earned his commission in 2002 after graduating from The Citadel. Throughout his service, he has been devoted to leading Marines and developing the next generation of officers.Colonel Merles has served...

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Sergeant Major, Blount Island Command & Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island

Sergeant Major Julian M. Lumm

Sgt. Major Lumm enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1996 and reported to recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. After graduating in July 1996, he attended infantry training at the School of Infantry-West, Infantry Training Battalion where he earned the military occupation specialty of...

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