Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, commanding general, 1st Marine
Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, stands beside Sgt. Maj. Michael Kufchak the new sergeant major of 1st Marine Division, during a post and relief ceremony, April 22. Barrett wil... More
MWSG-27 Enlisted Leadership Changes Hands
Sgt. Maj. Henry A. Prutch II shakes Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Sprague’s hand during the relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Sept. 24. The ceremony acknowledges the transitio... More
Sgt. Maj. William R. Sweet, right, the former sergeant
Sgt. Maj. William R. Sweet, right, the former sergeant major of Marine Air Control Squadron 2, stands by as Sgt. Maj. Alex M. Dobson, left, receives Marine Air Control Squadon 2’s squadron non-commissioned offi... More
Sergeant Maj. Michael D. Johns, battalion sergeant
Sergeant Maj. Michael D. Johns, battalion sergeant major for Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, ceremoniously receives the noncommissioned officer's sword from the unit's commanding officer, Col. Jame... More
Lt. Col. Ralph J. Rizzo Jr., the commanding officer
Lt. Col. Ralph J. Rizzo Jr., the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, passes a non-commissioned officer's sword to Sgt. Maj. Phillip A. Orellano during a post and reli... More
Orellano posts as CLB-6 sergeant major
Sgt. Maj. Phillip Orellano receives a non-commissioned officer’s sword from Lt. Col. Ralph J. Rizzo Jr., the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, during a post and rel... More
Passing on the NCO sword: MCB Hawaii Sgt. Maj. says goodbye after fina...
Marking the culmination of 30 years of service and his time on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sgt. Maj. James W. Sutton, outgoing base sergeant major, passed the Marine noncommissioned officer sword to incoming Sgt.... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgts. Maj. Justin D. LeHew (left)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgts. Maj. Justin D. LeHew (left) and Paul G. McKenna (right) salute Marines during a Pass in Review on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 13, 2011. Marines, sailors, family and friends were presen... More
Col. Michael Frazier, commanding officer of 11th Marine
Col. Michael Frazier, commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment presents Sgt. Maj. Terry Jones with the 11th Marines organizational non-commissioned officer sword at a post and relief ceremony held in Las Pulg... More
Sgt. Maj. James E. Booker, Marine Forces Reserve sergeant
Sgt. Maj. James E. Booker, Marine Forces Reserve sergeant major, salutes Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander, Marine Forces Reserve, during a post and relief ceremony here Sept. 9.
Sgt. Maj. Richard W. Ashton (right), former sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Richard W. Ashton (right), former sergeant major of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, stands beside oncoming Sgt. Maj. Thomas F. Hall, Maj. Gen. Paul E. Lefebvre, MARSOC commander,... More
Sgt.'s Maj. Lanette N. Wright (left) and Michael W.
Sgt.'s Maj. Lanette N. Wright (left) and Michael W. Redmeyer stand before a formation during an appointment and relief ceremony in which Redmeyer transferred authority as sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regi... More
Sgt. Maj. Roger F. Griffith (right), the incoming sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Roger F. Griffith (right), the incoming sergeant major of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receives the Sword of Office from the commanding officer, Lt. Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, d... More
Buffalo, N.Y. native, Sgt. Maj. Brett C. Sheuer, addresses
Buffalo, N.Y. native, Sgt. Maj. Brett C. Sheuer, addresses the gathered Marines and audience at the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment Sergeant Major post and relief ceremony at W.P.T. Field, Jan. 10. “The Ma... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (2/5), 1st Marine Division march to position during a post and relief ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 7, 2013. Sgt. Maj. Lonny S. Solari relinqu... More
Sergeant Major Michael L. Kufchak, the 1st Marine Division
Sergeant Major Michael L. Kufchak, the 1st Marine Division sergeant major, checks his work email first thing in the morning, March 21, 2013. Kufchak, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, arrives to work at 5:30 a.m. a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Jobe is appointed
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Jobe is appointed to the post of 1st Marine Division sergeant major by Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey, 1st Marine Division commanding general, at a relief and appointment ceremony abo... More
Sergeant Major Michael L. Kufchak, the 1st Marine Division
Sergeant Major Michael L. Kufchak, the 1st Marine Division sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. David L. Jobe, the oncoming sergeant major, salute Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, the 1st Marine Division commanding general... More
Lieutenant Stephen J. Zachery, chaplain, Combat Logistics
Lieutenant Stephen J. Zachery, chaplain, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives an invocation during the battalion's relief and appointment ceremony on the flight deck of USS Rushm... More
Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct
Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct rifle manual during a relief and appointment ceremony May 16, at the 21 Area parade deck on Camp Pendleton, Calif. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Scott T... More
Post and Relief. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 welcomed their new sergeant major during a post and relief ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray field June 25, bidding fare well to Sgt. Maj. James L. Johnson.
Sgt. Maj. Patrick L. Kimble thanks Marines, sailors,
Sgt. Maj. Patrick L. Kimble thanks Marines, sailors, civilian Marines and family for their commitment during his tenure as sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler and Marine Corps Installatio... More
MALS-14 welcomes Moore, bids Brunner farewell
Sergeant Maj. Steven P. Brunner relinquished his post as the senior enlisted Marine of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 to Sgt. Maj. Adam J. Moore during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, March 6.
Corporal Doel Diaz, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat
Corporal Doel Diaz, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Regional Command (Southwest), conducts a daily vehicle inspection on a Mine- Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle aboard Camp Leatherneck,... More
Staff Sgt. Raymond Archer, top, a combat engineer with
Staff Sgt. Raymond Archer, top, a combat engineer with 1st Platoon, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, points to the left lateral limit during a safety brief before a live-fire exercise aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afg... More
Combat engineer Marines conduct Transfer of Authority Ceremony in Afgh...
First Sgt. Paul Costa, left, acting battalion sergeant major with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Regional Command (Southwest), and Lt. Col. John Osborne, right, commander of 2nd CEB pose in front of a Husky for... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Divison band play
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Divison band play during the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Relief and Appointment ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 9, 2014. Sgt. Maj Scott M. Schmitt relieved Sgt. Maj... More
U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) stand in formation during the Relief and Appointment ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 9, 2014. Sgt. Maj Scott M. Schmitt relieved Sgt. Maj. Todd M. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Odom, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Odom, commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment, passes a non-commissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Mario Fields, sergeant major of 4th Marine Regiment, during the 4th Marine Regi... More
Sgt. Maj. Delvin Smythe, the incoming sergeant major
Sgt. Maj. Delvin Smythe, the incoming sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., and native of Phoenix, addresses the audience during the station post and relief ceremony, Friday, Dec. 19, 2014.
Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee, center, salutes Lt. Col. Larry
Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee, center, salutes Lt. Col. Larry G. Brown and Sgt. Maj. Timonthy J. Rudd during a post and relief ceremony Jan. 8 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Le... More
Sgt. Maj. Rocio M. Serrano-Tanksley relinquished command
Sgt. Maj. Rocio M. Serrano-Tanksley relinquished command of 1st Radio Battalion to Sgt. Maj. Joseph J. Caputo during a relief and appointment ceremony held at Landing Zone 16, Feb. 19.
Bauer takes post at H&HS, squadron bids Eldridge farewell
Sgt. Maj. David G. Eldridge relinquished his post as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Bauer during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, center, awards a Legion of Merit to Sgt. Maj. Craig D. Cressman, left, outgoing Battalion Sergeant Major, Headquarters and Se... More
Sergeant Maj. Troy E. Black, left, the outgoing sergeant
Sergeant Maj. Troy E. Black, left, the outgoing sergeant major of 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, salutes Col. Matthew G. Trollinger, commanding officer of the 11th MEU, during a r... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific color guard presents
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific color guard presents arms during the relief and appointment ceremony on Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, July 23, 2015. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. William T. Stables relinquis... More
Staff Sgt. Michael W. Hartley, commander of troops,
Staff Sgt. Michael W. Hartley, commander of troops, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, leads a formation of Marines during the relief and appointment ceremony on Camp H. M. S... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Mark R. Hendricks, force chaplain of
U.S. Navy Capt. Mark R. Hendricks, force chaplain of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, delivers the invocation during the relief and appointment ceremony on Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, July 23, 2015. During the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Steven M. Wolf (left), Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Steven M. Wolf (left), Commanding Officer, School of Infantry-East (SOI-E), and Sgt. Maj. Robert H. Brown Jr (right), Sergeant Major, SOI-E, both bow their heads for the prayer during the... More
U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stand in formation during a Relief and Appointment ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 14, 2015. Sgt. Maj. Brett C. Scheuer relieved Sgt. Maj Sc... More
Sgt. Maj. Darryl J. Sisneros, former sergeant major,
Sgt. Maj. Darryl J. Sisneros, former sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I MEF, passes the ceremonial noncommissioned officer sword to Col. Roberta L. Shea, the commanding officer o... More
Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the 18th sergeant major
Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the 18th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, bows his head in prayer during the invocation at Warner Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 12, 2016. Green attends the Wounded Wa... More
Sgt. Maj. R. Kevin Williamson, right, salutes Brig.
Sgt. Maj. R. Kevin Williamson, right, salutes Brig. Gen. Joaquin F. Malavet during a relief and appointment ceremony Feb. 19, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Williamson was appointed sergeant major of Marine Co... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform at a post and relief ceremony at Soifert Field on Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Alex M. Dobson relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Scott M. S... More
Marines salute the colors during a post and relief
Marines salute the colors during a post and relief ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 23. During the ceremony, Master Chief Petty Officer Frank Dominguez, outgoing command master chie... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zane E. Tilley sounds the adjutant
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zane E. Tilley sounds the adjutant call during a post and relief ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 8, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee passes on his duties as the III Marine Expeditiona... More
Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey A. Young, left, passes on the Headquarters
Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey A. Young, left, passes on the Headquarters and Support Battalion guidon to Col. Thomas A. Pecina, center, who will pass command to Col. William L. Depue Jr., during a change of command ceremon... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Daren J. Erickson, center, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Daren J. Erickson, center, commanding officer of Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, passes a noncommissioned officer (NCO) sword to Sgt. Maj. Ch... More
Recruit Training Regiment Relief and Appointment Ceremony
The Legion of Merit Medal hangs from the left breast pocket of Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, outgoing sergeant major of Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, at MCRD San Diego, C... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph Murray, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph Murray, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ), stands as the relieving official for the MCBQ Sgt. Maj. relief and appointment ceremony at Little Hall, MCBQ, Va., ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Karyl J. Sisneros (left),
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Karyl J. Sisneros (left), Col. Ian R. Clark (center), and Sgt. Maj. Reginald Robinson stand at attention during the MCAS Camp Pendleton post and relief ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Ca... More
Gunnery Sergeant Christopher Dwyer conducts the 2nd
Gunnery Sergeant Christopher Dwyer conducts the 2nd Marine Division band during the relief, appointment and retirement ceremony of the 2nd Marine Division Sergeant Major at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct., 13, 2016.... More
Sergeant Maj. Brian Zickefoose salutes Maj. Gen. Walter
Sergeant Maj. Brian Zickefoose salutes Maj. Gen. Walter Miller, the II Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, before passing off the traditional noncommissioned officer’s sword to symbolize his relief o... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service (H&S) Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service (H&S) Battalion, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Butler, salute Col. William Depue, Commanding Officer of H&S Battalion, MCB Butler, during a Post and Relief ceremony on Camp ... More
Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields, sergeant major of III Marine
Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields, sergeant major of III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, stands next to Sgt. Maj. Michael J. West during Field’s post and relief ceremony on Nov. 2, 2017 at Camp Hansen, Ok... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Ronald Kennedy, the chaplain for
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Ronald Kennedy, the chaplain for 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, gives the invocation at the Combat Logistics Battalion 11 post and relief at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec 8, 2017. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Clement C. Pearson, off-going
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Clement C. Pearson, off-going sergeant major for Headquarter & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), holds the staff non-commissioned officer sword during a post and relief ceremony on Marin... More
U.S. Marines Corps Sgt. Maj. Dylan W. Goldman, center,
U.S. Marines Corps Sgt. Maj. Dylan W. Goldman, center, off going sergeant major of Headquarters Regiment (HQ Reg.), 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), passes a noncommissione... More
Color guard stands in post and relief ceremony at Camp
Color guard stands in post and relief ceremony at Camp Wilson aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 17, 2018. The post and relief ceremony took place during an integrated ... More
Sgt. Maj. Earl D. Budd, off going battalion sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Earl D. Budd, off going battalion sergeant major, 3rd Battalion 11th Marine Regiment, delivers a speech to Marines during the post and relief ceremony at the commanding general’s lawn aboard the Marin... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Paul G. McKenna, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Paul G. McKenna, outgoing sergeant major of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and his wife bow their heads during an invocation at a relief and appointment ceremony on Camp H.M. Smi... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Dennis Downing passes the
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Dennis Downing passes the Non-Commissioned Officer sword to Col. Jaime Collazo, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, during a relief and appo... More
Friends and family members of the on-coming and off-going
Friends and family members of the on-coming and off-going battalion sergeants majors of 7th Marine Regiment, bow their heads in prayer before the initiation of a post and relief ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L.... More
Col. Tye R. Wallace, commanding officer of the 31st
Col. Tye R. Wallace, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, presents the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. Edwin Mota, oncoming sergeant major of the 31st MEU, during a post and relief ceremony at... More
Sgt. Maj. Travis DeBarr, battalion sergeant major,
Sgt. Maj. Travis DeBarr, battalion sergeant major, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion (AITB), School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), passes the noncommissioned officer sword to Lt. Col. David Handy, battalion comma... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima, sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima, sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG), stands with her family during the invocation for a post and relief ceremony at Camp Lejeune... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a post and relief ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, August 2, 2... More
Platoon commanders and platoon sergeants stand with
Platoon commanders and platoon sergeants stand with the company colors of Headquarters Regiment, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, during a relief and appointment ceremony for Headquarters Regiment, 3rd Marine Logist... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a post and relief ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, January... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I
U.S. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, participate in a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 25, 2019. Sgt. Maj. P... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Grant Eubanks, chaplain, Marine Corps
U.S. Navy Lt. Grant Eubanks, chaplain, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, gives the invocation before a post and relief ceremony held for Weapons Training Battalion, MCIEAST-MCB Cam... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 stand at attention during a post and relief ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 24, 2019. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Aubu... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 participate in a post and relief ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 24, 2019. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Auburne L. Edwa... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 stand in formation during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 30, 2019. Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton relieved Sgt. Maj. Joshua J. Smith a... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 stand at attention during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 30, 2019. Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton relieved Sgt. Maj. Joshua J. Smith a... More
The 3rd Marine Air-Craft Wing Marching band performs
The 3rd Marine Air-Craft Wing Marching band performs during the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit Post and Relief ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif. July 26, 2019. Sgt. Maj. Brian A. Priester, off-going sergeant m... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Alex Duran, a radio operator with
U.S. Marine Sgt. Alex Duran, a radio operator with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is promoted at Camp Pendleton, Calif. August 1, 2019. The Marines and Sailors of the 13h MEU continue to prepare themselves... More
A hospital corpsman with Expeditionary Operations Training
A hospital corpsman with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force instructs Marines on life-saving techniques at Camp Pendleton, Calif. August 12, 2019. The purpose of the course wa... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 participiate and observe a post and relief ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, September 13, 2019. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Curtis E. Warren, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Curtis E. Warren, center, outgoing Sergeant Major, School of Infantry-East (SOI-E), and Col. Bradford W. Tippett, left, Commanding Officer, SOI-E, conduct the passing of the Sword of... More
U.S. Marines with III MEF Band, participate in a post
U.S. Marines with III MEF Band, participate in a post and relief ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 3, 2019. Sgt. Maj. Stephen A. Griffin relieved Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard as the sergeant major... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Miguel A. Ortega, is relieved
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Miguel A. Ortega, is relieved as the sergeant major of Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, by Col. Christopher C. Griffin, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 1st ... More
MWHS-1 Post and Relief - A group of soldiers holding flags in a field
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 participiate and observe a post and relief ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2019. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Jeffr... More
Marine musicians with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine musicians with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform during the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2019. T... More
U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company bow their heads during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 18, 2019. Sgt. Maj. Aaron Colling was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Jose Be... More
Marine Aircraft Group 36 commanding officer, Col. Matthew
Marine Aircraft Group 36 commanding officer, Col. Matthew B. Robbins, gives his speech at a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 7, 2020. The ceremony marked... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Christopher Adams (right),
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Christopher Adams (right), the outgoing Sergeant Major of U.S. Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, reports to ... More
Senior leaders from U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa
Senior leaders from U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF), and U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Stuttgart attend the MARFOREUR/AF socially distanced cha... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, rehearse drill before a ceremony at the base. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christine M. Houser, the
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christine M. Houser, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, relinquishes Sgt. Maj. John K. Lewis of his duties as the sergeant major of H&HS during the reli... More
Sgt. Maj. Lynnette Marr-Gaye, sergeant major, 4th Marine
Sgt. Maj. Lynnette Marr-Gaye, sergeant major, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, posts for duty during the sergeant major post and relief ceremony on Dec. 15, 2020 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Sgt. Maj.... More
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve present the colors
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve present the colors during a relief and appointment ceremony held at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2021. Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade relinquished his duti... More
Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, salutes during the 1st Marine
Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, salutes during the 1st Marine Division post and relief ceremony, April 22. Barrett will relieve the current sergeant major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, during a po... More
Sgt. Maj. William R. Sweet salutes during the National
Sgt. Maj. William R. Sweet salutes during the National Anthem at Marine Air Control Squadron 2’s post and relief ceremony at the MACS-2 parade field, Dec. 1.
Guidons from each company in Headquarters Battalion,
Guidons from each company in Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division identify the front of a battalion formation for the battalion sergeant major's post and relief ceremony, Dec. 14. Sergeant Maj. William H... More
Sgt. Maj. Phillip A. Orellano (left), the new sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Phillip A. Orellano (left), the new sergeant major for Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, renders honors following a post and relief ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 25.... More
Sgt. Maj. Gerard J. Calvin (right), incoming Marine
Sgt. Maj. Gerard J. Calvin (right), incoming Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 sergeant major, salutes Lt. Col. Charles A. Redden (center), MALS-12 commanding officer, during a sergeant major relief and a... More
U.S. Marines stand at parade rest during a relief and
U.S. Marines stand at parade rest during a relief and appointment on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 13, 2011. Sgt. Maj. Paul G. McKenna relinquished his post as 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division Regimental Sergea... More
Sgt. Maj. James E. Booker, Marine Forces Reserve sergeant
Sgt. Maj. James E. Booker, Marine Forces Reserve sergeant major, speaks during a post and relief ceremony here Sept. 9. Booker is a former scout sniper and drill instructor who has served in Operations Desert S... More
Sgt. Maj. Richard W. Ashton (left), former sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Richard W. Ashton (left), former sergeant major of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, stands beside oncoming Sgt. Maj. Thomas F. Hall during a post and relief ceremony aboard Camp L... More