Black was ordered to Iwakuni, Japan, in November 1973, as Sergeant Major of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing until November 1974, when he returned to the Marine Corps Development and Education Command as Sergeant Major of that command until his selection as Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
Black was stationed in Iwakuni, Japan, from November 1973 to November 1974, serving as Sergeant Major of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. He then returned to the Marine Corps Development and Education Command as Sergeant Major until his appointment as Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.