Sergeant Major Willie is a native of Amarillo, TX. After completing high school and attending college, Sergeant Major Lucero enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in May 2003. Private First Class Lucero completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA in August 2003. Private First Class Lucero then reported to TOW Platoon & Scout Platoon, H&S Company, in Amarillo TX. While serving with TOW Platoon & Scout Platoon, H&S Company Private First Class Lucero was promoted to Lance Corporal.
The summer of 2004 Lance Corporal Lucero reported to Marine Combat Training school, in May 2004 after completion of Marine Combat Training school, in June 2004 Lance Corporal Lucero then reported back to TOW Platoon & Scout Platoon, H&S Company. After serving a year with his unit Lance Corporal Lucero reported to Marine Corps Communication-Electronic School for Field Radio Operator Course (0621) in Twenty-Nine Palms, CA in May 2005. Upon completion in June 2005 Lance Corporal Lucero reported to TOW Platoon & Scout Platoon, H&S Company, in Amarillo TX.
Lance Corporal Lucero was activated with TOW Platoon & Scout Platoon, H&S Company, in July 2006 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in the Horn of Africa. Lance Corporal Lucero assigned the 5th Provisional Security Company in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to support Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa where Lance Corporal Lucero was assigned as a Rifleman. While deployed Lance Corporal Lucero was promoted to Corporal in October 2006 and was assigned as a Fire Team Leader. Cpl Lucero returned home, then reported to Anti-Terrorism Battalion Bravo Company (-), Amarillo, TX, In May 2007
Cpl Lucero was assigned as Squad Leader of 4th Platoon 3rd Squad and Radio Operator. While assigned to Anti-Terrorism Battalion Bravo Company (-), Cpl Lucero was promoted to Sergeant in July 2008. Sergeant Lucero was assigned to a Platoon Sergeant.
In January 2011, Sergeant Lucero was activated with 4th Tank Company in support of a Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Black Sea Rotational Force 11 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Sergeant Lucero was assigned to the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy as a Faculty Advisor. After returning home, Sergeant Lucero rejoined Anti-Terrorism Battalion Bravo Company (-), Amarillo, TX.
In 2012, Sergeant Lucero was promoted to Staff Sergeant and was assigned as a Company Gunnery Sergeant. In April 2013, Staff Sergeant Lucero reported to 14th Marines Headquarters Battery, in Fort Worth, TX. Staff Sergeant Lucero served as a Radio Chief and a Substance Abuse Control Officer. While with 14th Marines Headquarters Battery Staff Sergeant Lucero was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in December 2015.
In October 2018, Gunnery Sergeant Lucero was activated with CENTCOM Security Corporation Team 19.1 support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Gunnery Sergeant Lucero was assigned as a Communications Advisor for the host nation and the Communications Chief. After returning home, Gunnery Sergeant Lucero rejoined 14th Marines Headquarters Battery, in Fort Worth, TX. In July 2020 Gunnery Sergeant Lucero was promoted to First Sergeant.
First Sergeant Lucero served as the Unit Senior Enlisted Leader for Fox Battery 2nd Battalion 14th Marine Regiment from July 2020 to June 2023. While serving with Fox Battery, in 2022 First Sergeant Lucero deployed to Okinawa, Japan as the Unit Senior Enlisted Leader for Unit Deployment Program 22.2
Following his return from Okinawa, Japan, First Sergeant Lucero was assigned as the Unit Senior Enlisted Leader for Maintenance Company CLB-453 from June 2023 to November 2024.
First Sergeant Lucero was selected for Sergeant Major and Sergeant Major Lucero is assigned to Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron -775 to serve as the Squadron’s Command Senior Enlisted Leader in December of 2024.
Sergeant Major Lucero holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus in Management from West Texas A&M. Sergeant Major Lucero’s personal awards include Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal.