In March 1988, Kent was assigned to Noncommissioned Officers School, 1st Marine Brigade, as the NCOIC.

Kent transferred to Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, in February 1989 as a student at Drill Instructor School.

In June 1993, he transferred to the Army Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, Texas.

[2] He was succeeded by Micheal Barrett on June 9, 2011, at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.[8] Kent is the recipient of the General Gerald C. Thomas Award for inspirational leadership.

[9] Kent holds the rifle expert (3rd award) and pistol sharpshooter marksmanship badges and eight service stripes.

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