After being relieved of his post, Sgt. Maj. Gary Buck receives a Legion of Merit Feb. 21, 2014, following his relief and appointment ceremony for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region sergeant major on Parris Island, S.C. Buck retired after 29 years of service to the Corps, and was replaced by Sgt. Maj. Paul Archie. - After being relieved of his post, Sgt. Maj. Gary Buck receives a Legion of Merit Feb. 21, 2014, following his relief and appointment ceremony for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region sergeant major on Parris Island, S.C. Buck retired after 29 years of service to the Corps, and was replaced by Sgt. Maj. Paul Archie.