Your next SMMC: Meet 11 Marines who could get the call

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Here are 11 Marines widely viewed as strong candidates to be the Corps’ next top leader: Top row: Sergeant Major Lee D. Bonar Jr; Sergeant Major James E. Booker; Sergeant Major Ronald L. Green; Sergeant Major Michael Jones. 2nd row: Sergeant Major Bradley Kasal, Sergeant Major Justin D. LeHew, Sergeant Major Anthony A. Spadaro; Sergeant Major William T. Stables. Bottom row: Sergeant Major Robert “Grant” VanOostrom; Sergeant Major Gary W. Weiser; Sergeant Major Bryan K. Zickefoose.

As Gen. Joseph Dunford prepares to take over as commandant of the Marine Corps, one of the early items on his agenda will be selection of a new sergeant major of the Marine Corps. Marine Corps times spoke with a range of Marines and veterans with knowledge of those considered among the best and brightest sergeants major. Here are 11 Marines widely viewed as strong candidates to be the Corps’ next top leader.

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■ Your next sergeant major: Behind the scenes of the selection process

■ Is it time for a female SMMC? The Marines to watch

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