Sgt. Maj. Donna A. Dunbar, the Marine Light Attack
Sgt. Maj. Donna A. Dunbar, the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 sergeant major, makes a speech during a post and relief ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. ... More
Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, the outgoing Marine Corps
Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, the outgoing Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. sergeant major, center, presents his non-commissioned officer sword to Lt. Col. Charles Carroll, the MCAS Yuma executive officer, left... More
Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew, outgoing regimental sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew, outgoing regimental sergeant major, left, hands over the Noncommissioned Officers' Sword to Col. Timothy Winand, commanding officer of 3rd Marine Regiment, during a relief and appointmen... More
A platoon from 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Division,
A platoon from 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Division, gives a guidon salute during the post and relief ceremony for Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedeno, off going sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Marine... More
Family members and loved ones sit in a reviewing stand
Family members and loved ones sit in a reviewing stand during the Headquarters and Service Battalion post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 30. Sergeant Maj. Leveta S. Smith was... More
Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham, out-going sergeant major of the
Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham, out-going sergeant major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to receive the Legion of Merit at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2018. Lanham relinquished the sword of off... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – U.S. Marines
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation during a relief and appointment ceremony on May 4, 2018. One of the cornerstones of Marine Cor... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Col. William Depue Jr.
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Col. William Depue Jr. speaks to Marines and guests during a relief ceremony June 8 on Camp Foster, Okinawa Japan. Sgt.Maj. John Paul Doring was relieved of his current duties as Ma... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alan L. Phillips, a musician
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alan L. Phillips, a musician with the 2nd Marine Division Band conducts during the School of Infantry East Post and Relief Ceremony at Camp Geiger, N.C., Sept. 20, 2019. The ceremon... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Diana E. Bacolod, the incoming
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Diana E. Bacolod, the incoming sergeant major of 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, left, and Sgt. Maj. Nicholas C. Elliott, the outgoing sergeant major of 5th... More
Sgt. Maj. Rocio M. Serrano-Tanksley, left, off-going
Sgt. Maj. Rocio M. Serrano-Tanksley, left, off-going sergeant major of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 and Sgt. Maj. Donna A. Dunbar, right, in-coming sergeant major of HMLAT-303, stand at ... More
Sgt. Maj. Colen Laarman, the incoming Marine Corps
Sgt. Maj. Colen Laarman, the incoming Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. sergeant major, speaks during the station sergeant major post and relief ceremony on the parade field, May 15. Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino... More
Col. Timothy Winand, commanding officer of 3rd Marine
Col. Timothy Winand, commanding officer of 3rd Marine Regiment, right, congratulates Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew, outgoing regimental sergeant major, after awarding him a Legion of Merit during his relief and appoin... More
Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedeno, off going sergeant major,
Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedeno, off going sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., waits to be awarded the meritorious service medal for h... More
Sergeant Maj. Leveta S. Smith, outgoing sergeant major
Sergeant Maj. Leveta S. Smith, outgoing sergeant major of Headquarters and Service Battalion, relinquishes the non-commissioned officers’ sword to Col. Jennifer E. Shaar, commanding officer, HQSVCBN, signifying... More
Marines in the Color Guard with the 31st Marine
Marines in the Color Guard with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stand at parade rest during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham relinquished the sw... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sgt. Maj.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sgt. Maj. Brandon Hall (ret.) passes the Non-Commissioned Officer sword to Col. Fridrik Fridriksson, commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Marines and Sailors stand
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Marines and Sailors stand at parade rest during a relief ceremony June 8 on Camp Foster, Okinawa Japan. Sgt.Maj. John Paul Doring was relieved of his current duties as Marine Corps ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis M. Leiva, left, incoming
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis M. Leiva, left, incoming Sergeant Major, School of Infantry East (SOI-E), receives the Sword of Office from Col. Bradford W. Tippet, Commanding Officer, SOI-E, during the SOI-E ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Nicholas C. Elliott, the
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Nicholas C. Elliott, the outgoing sergeant major of 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, front, salutes Lt. Col. Steven C. Allshouse, the commanding officer of 5... More
Sgt. Maj. Donna A. Dunbar, right, in-coming sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Donna A. Dunbar, right, in-coming sergeant major of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, stands at attention during a post and relief ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pen... More
Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, the outgoing Marine Corps
Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, the outgoing Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. sergeant major, left, Sgt. Maj. Colen Laarman, the incoming MCAS Yuma sergeant major, center, and Lt. Col. Charles Carroll, the MCAS Y... More
The audience stands and applauds Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew,
The audience stands and applauds Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew, outgoing regimental sergeant major, center, for his outstanding service with 3rd Marine Regiment during a relief and appointment ceremony at Dewey Square... More
Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedeno, off going sergeant major,
Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedeno, off going sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., receives the meritorious service medal for outstanding ... More
Colonel Jennifer E. Shaar, commanding officer, Headquarters
Colonel Jennifer E. Shaar, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, transfers the non-commissioned officers’ sword to Sgt. Maj. Dennis J. Downing, incoming sergeant major, indicating his post to ... More
Capt. Sara Pagnotta, the adjutant of the 31st Marine
Capt. Sara Pagnotta, the adjutant of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, center, forms up the staff during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham relinqu... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lt. Col.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lt. Col. John Delateur, the retiring officer for Sgt. Maj. Brandon Hall's (ret.) retirement ceremony, passes the American Flag to Hall during the ceremony on May 4, 20... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Sgt.Maj. John Paul Doring
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Sgt.Maj. John Paul Doring stands in front of Col. William Depue Jr. during a relief ceremony June 8 on Camp Foster, Okinawa Japan. Doring was relieved of his current duties as Marin... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Erick R. Richburg, a Marine
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Erick R. Richburg, a Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion, School of Infantry East (SOI-E), bows his head for an invocation during the SOI-E Post and Relief Ceremony at Camp... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Diana E. Bacolod, the incoming
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Diana E. Bacolod, the incoming sergeant major of 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, left, salutes Lt. Col. Steven C. Allshouse, the commanding officer of 5th B... More
Sgt. Maj. Donna A. Dunbar, right, in-coming sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Donna A. Dunbar, right, in-coming sergeant major of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, accepts the sword from Lt. Col. Robert Morgan, left, the commanding officer of HMLAT-303, duri... More
Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, the outgoing Marine Corps
Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, the outgoing Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. sergeant major, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal with a gold star in lieu of a third award from Lt. Col. Charles Carroll,... More
Col. Timothy Winand, commanding officer of 3rd Marine
Col. Timothy Winand, commanding officer of 3rd Marine Regiment, and Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew, outgoing regimental sergeant major, left and right respectively, shake hands during a relief and appointment ceremony ... More
Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedeno, off going sergeant major,
Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedeno, off going sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., prepares to hand over the Mameluke sword as he relinqu... More
Colonel Jennifer E. Shaar, commanding officer, Headquarters
Colonel Jennifer E. Shaar, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, gives her final remarks at the HQSVCBN post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 30. Sergeant Maj... More
Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham, out-going sergeant major of the
Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham, out-going sergeant major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, and Mrs. Alana Lanham, Lanham’s wife, bow their heads in prayer during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Oki... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Col. Fridrik
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Col. Fridrik Fridriksson, commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, passes the Non-Commissioned Officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Charles Bell, the sergeant m... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Sgt.Maj. John Paul Doring
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Sgt.Maj. John Paul Doring salutes Col. William Depue Jr. during a relief ceremony June 8 on Camp Foster, Okinawa Japan. Doring was relieved of his current duties as Marine Corps Bas... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis M. Leiva, new Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis M. Leiva, new Sergeant Major, School of Infantry East (SOI-E), addresses Marines, Sailors and guests during the SOI-E Post and Relief Ceremony at Camp Geiger, N.C., Sept. 20, 20... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steven C. Allshouse, the
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steven C. Allshouse, the commanding officer of 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, left, Sgt. Maj. Diana E. Bacolod, the incoming sergeant major of 5th Battalion... More
Lt. Col. Robert Morgan, the commanding officer of Marine
Lt. Col. Robert Morgan, the commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, makes a speech during a post and relief ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., J... More
Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew, outgoing regimental sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew, outgoing regimental sergeant major, left, and Sgt. Maj. Vincent Santiago, incoming regimental sergeant major, right, salute the National Ensign during a relief and appointment ceremony f... More
Sgt. Maj. Brian E. Anderson, incoming sergeant major,
Sgt. Maj. Brian E. Anderson, incoming sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., provides some encouraging words to his new Marines durin... More
Family members and loved ones sit in a reviewing stand
Family members and loved ones sit in a reviewing stand during the Headquarters and Service Battalion post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 30. Sergeant Maj. Leveta S. Smith was... More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit march
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit march during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham relinquished the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. Edwin M... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lt. Col.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lt. Col. John Delateur, the retiring officer for Sgt. Maj. Brandon Hall's (ret.) retirement ceremony, hugs April Hall, Brandon Hall's wife, during Hall's retirement ce... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Sgt.Maj. John Paul Doring
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Sgt.Maj. John Paul Doring speaks to Marines and guest during a relief ceremony June 8 on Camp Foster, Okinawa Japan. Doring was relieved of his current duties as Marine Corps Base C... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Curtis E. Warren, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Curtis E. Warren, outgoing Sergeant Major, School of Infantry East (SOI-E), prepares to pass on the Sword of Office to Sgt. Maj. Luis M. Leiva, incoming Sergeant Major, SOI-E, during... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steven C. Allshouse, the
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steven C. Allshouse, the commanding officer of 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, speaks during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pend... More
Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedeno, off going sergeant major,
Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Cedeno, off going sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sgt. Maj. Brian E. Anderson, incoming sergeant major, 1... More
Sergeant Maj. Leveta S. Smith salutes Brig. Gen. William
Sergeant Maj. Leveta S. Smith salutes Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego/Western Recruiting Region, during the Headquarters and Service Battalion post and rel... More
Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham, out-going sergeant major of the
Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham, out-going sergeant major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, left, and Sgt. Maj. Edwin Mota, oncoming sergeant major, right, prepares to relinquish the sword of office Sgt. Maj. Edwin M... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lt. Col.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lt. Col. John Delateur, the retiring officer for Sgt. Maj. Brandon Hall's (ret.) retirement ceremony, shakes Hall's hand during the ceremony on May 4, 2018. Hall serve... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan - Marines and guest stand
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan - Marines and guest stand for the playing of Anchor’s Away and the Marine Corps Hymn during a relief ceremony June 8 on Camp Foster, Okinawa Japan. Sgt.Maj. John Paul Doring was reli... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Curtis E. Warren, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Curtis E. Warren, outgoing Sergeant Major, School of Infantry East (SOI-E) addresses Marines, Sailors and guests as he retires after the SOI-E Post and Relief Ceremony at Camp Geiger... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Nicholas C. Elliott, the
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Nicholas C. Elliott, the outgoing sergeant major of 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, speaks during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Cam... More
Sergeant Maj. Leveta S. Smith stands at attention in
Sergeant Maj. Leveta S. Smith stands at attention in front of Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego/Western Recruiting Region, after receiving the Legion of Meri... More
Capt. Sara Pagnotta, the adjutant of the 31st Marine
Capt. Sara Pagnotta, the adjutant of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, center, forms up the staff during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham relinqu... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sgt. Maj.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sgt. Maj. Brandon Hall (ret.) gives a speech during his retirement ceremony on May 4, 2018. Hall retired after serving 29 years of honorable service in the Marine Corp... More
U.S. Marine Corps First Sgt. Erick R. Richburg, a Marine
U.S. Marine Corps First Sgt. Erick R. Richburg, a Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion, School of Infantry East (SOI-E), and the SOI-E color guard salute retired Col. Gregory S. Hoffman, Retiring Offi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Diana E. Bacolod, the incoming
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Diana E. Bacolod, the incoming sergeant major of 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, speaks during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp P... More
Sergeant Maj. Leveta S. Smith and her family stand
Sergeant Maj. Leveta S. Smith and her family stand before Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego/Western Recruiting Region, after receiving the Legion of Merit du... More
Sgt. Maj. Edwin Mota, oncoming sergeant major of the
Sgt. Maj. Edwin Mota, oncoming sergeant major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, salutes during the pass in review during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2018. Sgt. Maj.... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Col. Fridrik
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Col. Fridrik Fridriksson, the commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a speech during a relief and appointment and retirement ceremony on May 4... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Curtis E. Warren, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Curtis E. Warren, outgoing Sergeant Major, School of Infantry East (SOI-E), and Marines assigned to SOI-E, salute for the national anthem during the SOI-E Post and Relief Ceremony at... More
Brigadier Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general,
Brigadier Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego/Western Recruiting Region, gives his remarks at the Headquarters and Service Battalion post and relief ceremony at MCRD... More
Mrs. Alana Lanham, Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham’s wife, receives
Mrs. Alana Lanham, Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham’s wife, receives a certificate of appreciation during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham relinquished the swo... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Master Gunnery
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven Taylor, the operations chief of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads the staff formation during a retirement ceremony on May 4, 2018. T... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Curtis E. Warren, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Curtis E. Warren, outgoing Sergeant Major, School of Infantry East (SOI-E), and his wife, Lawanda J. Warren, receive awards during the SOI-E Post and Relief Ceremony at Camp Geiger, ... More
Sergeant Maj. Leveta S. Smith, Headquarters and Service
Sergeant Maj. Leveta S. Smith, Headquarters and Service Battalion sergeant major, gives her remarks at the Headquarters and Service Battalion post and relief ceremony at MCRD San Diego, March 30. Smith was reli... More
Col. Tye R. Wallace, commanding officer of the 31st
Col. Tye R. Wallace, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham relinquished the swor... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit march in formation during a retirement ceremony on May 4, 2018. The Marines march past the commanders near the end of t... More
Brenda A. Leiva, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj.
Brenda A. Leiva, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis M. Leiva, new Sergeant Major, School of Infantry East (SOI-E), receives a bouquet of flowers during the SOI-E Post and Relief Ceremony at Camp Geiger, N... More
Sergeant Maj. Dennis J. Downing, Headquarters and Service
Sergeant Maj. Dennis J. Downing, Headquarters and Service Battalion sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. Leveta S. Smith stand during the HQSVCBN post and relief ceremony at MCRD San Diego, March 30. To conclude the c... More
Col. Tye R. Wallace, commanding officer of the 31st
Col. Tye R. Wallace, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, left, shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham, out-going sergeant major of the 31st MEU, right, during a post and relief ceremony at... More
Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham, out-going sergeant major of the
Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham, out-going sergeant major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks during his post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2018. Lanham relinquished the sword of ... More
Mrs. Alana Lanham, Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham’s wife, receives
Mrs. Alana Lanham, Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham’s wife, receives a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of champagne during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham rel... More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stand
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham relinquished the sword of office to Sgt.... More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit march
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit march during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham relinquished the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. Edwin M... More