RSSMarine Corps History: The Color Sergeant Of The Corps
Carl | July 27, 2011
The Marine Corps flag, sometimes known as the “standard” or “battle color” was officially adopted in it’s present form in January of 1939.
The battle color of the Marine Corps is maintained at “8th and I”, home of the Marine Barracks in Washington D.C.
It is carried by the Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, a position established in 1965 and first held by Gunnery Sgt. Shelton L. Eakin.
The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps also traditionally carries the Flag of the President of the United States at state dinners and other official functions.
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