John Estrada | |
|---|---|
 Estrada in 2022 | |
| United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago | |
| In office April 19, 2016[1] – January 20, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Margaret Diop (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Mondello |
| 15th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps | |
| In office June 26, 2003 – April 25, 2007 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Alford L. McMichael |
| Succeeded by | Carlton Kent |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1955[citation needed] Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Cote |
| Occupation | Marine, ambassador |
| Website | Embassy website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1973–2007 |
| Rank | Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War Operation Southern Watch Iraq War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal (4) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal |
John Learie Estrada (born September 27, 1955[citation needed]) is the former United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago and a former United States Marine who served as the 15th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from 2003 to 2007.[2][3] Estrada stepped down from that post on April 25, 2007, turning over the billet to the next sergeant major, Carlton Kent. Estrada then retired from the military in June 2007, after over 33 years of service.[4][5] He has also worked as a senior manager for Lockheed Martin Training Solutions from 2008 onward.
Estrada was nominated to be the United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago in July 2013, was approved for the position on February 12, 2016,[6] and became the ambassador on March 17.[7]
- ^ https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/estrada-john-l [bare URL]
- ^ Rocke, Cpl. Ethan E. (June 30, 2003). "New Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps posts". Marine Corps News.
- ^ "Sgt. Maj. of Marine Corps sword of office changes hands" (Press release). Division of Public Affairs, United States Marine Corps. July 2, 2003. Release # 0703-03-0537. Retrieved 2007-01-24.
- ^ Hoellwarth, John (April 26, 2007). "Kent becomes top enlisted Marine". Marine Corps Times. Archived from the original on May 31, 2009. Retrieved 2007-04-25.
- ^ "Sergeant Major John L. Estrada, USMC (Retired)". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. Archived from the original on 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2007-12-25.
- ^ "Senate confirms six of President Barack Obama's nominees for ambassadorships and senior positions at the State Department" (Press release). Associated Press. February 12, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ^ "John L. Estrada [es-TRAH-dah]: U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago". Embassy of the United States in Trinidad & Tobago. United States Department of State. March 2016. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
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