Episode 10 brings one of the hardest working SNCOs in our OccFld into the spotlight and outside of his comfort zone. A former grunt and lat mover, Top Jerome's dedication and perseverance have enabled him to play "catch up" in such a challenging and technical field. From his studies as a heritage language student at DLI to his multiple deployments as a SNCOIC, he touches on some of his formative experiences, as well as his earnest effort to "measure up" to some key mentors in the field. Later in our conversation, we discuss the weak link in the force structure, the importance of bridging the gap with junior Marines, and the SNCOs role in the development of junior officers.