Sgt. Maj. Ernest W. Rose was born in San Jose, Calif. He enlisted in the marine Corps Dec. 26, 1990. Rose was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 3 in 2011 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii before transferring to Marine Corps Air Station in 2013, and then to Headquarters Battalion in January 2014 as the battalion sergeant major. His personal awards include the navy Commendation Medal with four gold stars, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three gold stars, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with one silver star and one bronze star. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - Sgt. Maj. Ernest W. Rose was born in San Jose, Calif. He enlisted in the marine Corps Dec. 26, 1990. Rose was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 3 in 2011 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii before transferring to Marine Corps Air Station in 2013, and then to Headquarters Battalion in January 2014 as the battalion sergeant major. His personal awards include the navy Commendation Medal with four gold stars, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three gold stars, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with one silver star and one bronze star. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)