From the Founder
Nicholas Edmond Baucom — Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Two Marines Moving
The Marine Corps spent years teaching SNCOs to lead. That investment doesn't expire.
At Two Marines Moving, we've seen it firsthand: Marine SNCOs often excel as Team Leaders because troop-leading is already part of who they are.
Not because moving is the Marine Corps.
Not because rank automatically transfers.
But because leading small teams, solving problems, enforcing standards, and accomplishing missions has been part of their professional identity for years.
The industry may be different.
The fundamentals are remarkably familiar.
From Private to Sergeant Major
Over the years, Marines from E-1 through E-9 have worked at Two Marines Moving — including Marines who came to us immediately after recruit training as Reservists, before attending Marine Combat Training and their MOS schools.
Privates (E-1)
Private First Class (E-2)
Lance Corporals (E-3)
Corporals (E-4)
Sergeants (E-5)
Staff Sergeants (E-6)
Gunnery Sergeants (E-7)
First Sergeants / Master Sergeants (E-8)
Sergeant Majors / Master Gunnery Sergeants (E-9)
Some stayed for a season.
Some stayed for years.
Some were beginning their military journey.
Others had already completed distinguished careers.
The ranks were different.
The expectations were not. Show up. Perform. Carry your weight.
Team Leaders Have Come from E-3 Through E-9
While Marines from E-1 through E-9 have worked at Two Marines Moving, Team Leaders have historically come from E-3 through E-9. That tells us something important:
The role is not about rank alone.
It is about leadership.
The position belongs to the person willing to accept responsibility for outcomes.
This is a new MOS, so to speak. The moving and storage industry is different from the infantry, aviation, logistics, motor transport, or any other military specialty. But leadership remains leadership. And responsibility remains responsibility.
Moving Is a New MOS. Leadership Is Not.
The furniture is different.
The clients are different.
The equipment is different.
The mission is different.
But leading a small team under time pressure while maintaining standards? That part feels very familiar.
Success still requires:
Judgment
Communication
Accountability
Adaptability
Professionalism
Mission accomplishment
Marine SNCOs tend to recognize those fundamentals immediately.
SNCOs Understand Leadership Beyond Rank
Leadership is rarely about:
Titles
Ceremony
Position
Authority for authority's sake
Leadership is about:
Accountability
Enforcement
Mentorship
Decision-making
Responsibility
Mission accomplishment
A SNCO understands instinctively that:
The mission comes first
Standards must be enforced consistently
Problems should be addressed early
Leaders set the tone
Teams perform best when expectations are clear
That mindset translates exceptionally well to Team Leader responsibilities at Two Marines Moving.
Team Leader Is a Doing and Enforcing Role
Team Leaders are not observers.
They are participants.
A Team Leader is expected to:
Lead from the front
Set the pace
Set the tone
Enforce standards
Manage clients and teammates simultaneously
Solve problems in real time
Own the outcome
Good or bad. That is classic SNCO ground truth.
SNCOs are often comfortable being the person who:
Steps in
Makes the call
Corrects the issue
Maintains momentum
Accepts responsibility
Small-Team Leadership Feels Familiar
Moving operations are built around small teams. So are many military operations. A Team Leader may find themselves responsible for:
Three movers
Four movers
Five movers
Client communication
Equipment accountability
Safety
Productivity
Standards
Not because every situation is identical.
Because the leadership fundamentals are familiar.
Flexibility That Appeals to SNCOs
One reason many SNCOs are attracted to Two Marines Moving is the ability to continue leading people while maintaining control over their schedule. That combination is surprisingly rare.
Over the years, many SNCOs have worked with us:
While still on active duty
During retirement transitions
While using the GI Bill
While attending college full-time
While balancing family and other obligations
Because at Two Marines Moving:
Teammates pick the days they work
Schedules are planned in advance
Leadership builds operations around availability
That flexibility allows people to stay productive, earn strong income, and continue leading teams without committing to a rigid schedule.
Hierarchy Exists — and SNCOs Appreciate That
A hierarchy
A chain of responsibility
Defined leadership roles
Clear accountability
SNCOs do not typically find that unusual. They expect it. They understand:
Authority comes with responsibility
Leaders carry more burden
Standards protect people
Accountability protects the mission
Civilian Leadership, Not Military Reenactment
To be clear: Two Marines Moving is not the Marine Corps.
No UCMJ.
No formations.
No inspections.
This is a professional, for-profit business.
But strong leadership principles remain valid.
Results matter.
Clients matter.
Teams matter.
Performance matters.
Marine SNCOs do not need to relearn who they are. They simply apply proven leadership skills in a different industry.
Why SNCOs Tend to Thrive Here
Marine SNCOs often succeed at Two Marines Moving because they:
Take ownership without being asked
Enforce standards consistently
Balance mission accomplishment with team welfare
Remain accountable
Lead by example
Accept responsibility
They are comfortable carrying the burden that leadership requires.
And they are comfortable being compensated accordingly.
The Bottom Line
Marine SNCOs succeed at Two Marines Moving for the same reason they succeeded in uniform. They understand:
Responsibility
Accountability
Standards
Leadership
Mission accomplishment
The industry may be different.
The furniture may be different.
The mission may be different.
But troop-leading is still troop-leading.
And leaders who can organize people, solve problems, maintain standards, and accomplish the mission will always have value.
At Two Marines Moving, those fundamentals still matter.
Different mission. Same leadership fundamentals.
Mission First. Team Always.
Semper Fidelis,
Nicholas Edmond Baucom
Founder & Chief Executive Officer — Two Marines Moving
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