Leaders

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Colonel Dennis W. Sampson

Commanding Officer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Born in Oceanside, California, Colonel Sampson is a third generation United States Marine raised in

Lieutenant Colonel Christopher C. Neal

Executive Officer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Lieutenant Colonel Neal initially enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1998 as an Aviation Supply

Sergeant Major Clement C. Pearson Jr.

Sergeant Major, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Sergeant Major Pearson reported to MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina in December 1991 for recruit