SOCAFRICA senior enlisted leader reflects on 35 years of service

Command Sergeant Major Hank Marsh, former senior enlisted advisor of Special Operations Command Africa pauses with his wife Jesse after presenting the "retired" pin during Marsh's retirement ceremony August 21, 2020. Marsh retired after 35 years of service.



By Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Love Special Operations Command Africa Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Sep 01, 2020
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