15th MEU receives new senior enlisted
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Cunningham (left) and Sgt. Maj. John Scott (right), both form the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand in front of Col. Scott D. Campbell, commanding officer from the 15th MEU ... More
Retired Sgt. Maj. Roger E. Jenness, center, the former
Retired Sgt. Maj. Roger E. Jenness, center, the former Marine Corps Air Station Miramar sergeant major, prepares to return the sword of office to Col. Frank A. Richie, the MCAS Miramar commanding officer, befor... More
Service members, civilian Marines and family members
Service members, civilian Marines and family members stand for morning colors during the relief and appointment ceremony of Sgt. Maj. Richard M. Charron and Sgt. Maj. Karl D. Simburger on Marine Corps Logistics... More
Sergeant Maj. Reginald Robinson, incoming sergeant
Sergeant Maj. Reginald Robinson, incoming sergeant major, 1st Marine Regiment, addresses his Marines on the plans for the regiment during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 7,... More
1st Lt. Kenneth Conover, executive officer, Weapons
1st Lt. Kenneth Conover, executive officer, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, received the Silver Star Medal from Lt. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, dur... More
Marines awarded for heroic actions in Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Joshua Brodrick, a platoon sergeant with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, receives the Bronze Star Medal with combat V for valor from Lt. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of I Marine Expeditio... More
Marines of 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Marines of 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to welcome Sgt. Maj. William T. Sowers as the new 1st Marine Division sergeant major during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine ... More
Major General Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding
Major General Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, congratulates Marines chosen from the division for the new Squad Leader Development Program, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp... More
Sergeant Major David L. Jobe relinquishes the role
Sergeant Major David L. Jobe relinquishes the role as senior enlisted advisor of 1st Marine Division to Sgt. Maj. William T. Sowers aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2015. Sowers most re... More
The 1st Marine Division Band performs during a relief
The 1st Marine Division Band performs during a relief and appointment ceremony for 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, June 19, 2015. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Fredrick A... 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. Michael Walton, sergeant major of Marine
Sgt. Maj. Michael Walton, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, speaks to attendees of his relief and appointment ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., March 2. Walton became sergeant major of MCA... More
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Beberniss, range safety officer,
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Beberniss, range safety officer, hands a welcome-aboard bouquet of flowers to Alma R. Martinez, wife of Sgt. Major Sergio A. Martinez, during a Relief and Appointment ceremony aboard Marine ... More
Michael Villalino, 5, grandson of Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino,
Michael Villalino, 5, grandson of Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, former Combat Center Sergeant Major, prays during the invocation as part of a relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field May 1... More
Sgt. Maj. Darren E. Sullivan, oncoming squadron sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Darren E. Sullivan, oncoming squadron sergeant major, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, takes the noncommissioned officers’ sword from Lt. Col. Steven Murphy, commanding officer, MWSS-374, during a re... More
The color guard for 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,
The color guard for 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, carries the colors during a relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, Feb. 3, 2017. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Gabriel E. Ma... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Jeremy Thompson, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Jeremy Thompson, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, passes the Non-Commissioned Officer sword to Sgt. Maj. James R... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeff C. Holt, the Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeff C. Holt, the Commanding Officer for School of Infantry-West, left, passes the Non-Commissioned Officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Jonathan L. Groth, right, the oncoming sergeant major during... 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
Marines with the 23rd Regimental Color Guard march
Marines with the 23rd Regimental Color Guard march to Colors during a Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony at the 23rd Marine Regiment headquarters in San Bruno, California, May 18, 2018. During the c... More
Navy Capt. Dwight Horn, center, the I Marine Expeditionary
Navy Capt. Dwight Horn, center, the I Marine Expeditionary Force chaplain, gives the opening invocation during the I MEF sergeant major relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 18, 2018. S... More
The Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 775(-),
The Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 775(-), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing color guard presents the colors during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Camp P... More
Sgt. Maj. Reginald Robinson, outgoing sergeant major,
Sgt. Maj. Reginald Robinson, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, stands at attention during a relief and appointment/retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jim Myers, the 15th Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jim Myers, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit chaplain, gives the invocation at the 15th MEU’s combined change of command and relief and appointment ceremonies on Camp Pendleton, California,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Benito Chavez, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Benito Chavez, outgoing sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, speaks during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton... More
The family of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Benito Chavez,
The family of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Benito Chavez, outgoing sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand to be awarded during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marin... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Benito Chavez, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Benito Chavez, outgoing sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (V-2/1), 1st Marine Division (MARDIV), salutes Lt. Col. John M. Hunt, commanding officer of V-2/1, 1st MA... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, march during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 17, 2018. The relief and appointment c... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David M. Elliott, oncoming
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David M. Elliott, oncoming sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, speaks during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendle... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Benito Chavez, left, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Benito Chavez, left, outgoing sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (V-2/1), 1st Marine Division (MARDIV), receives an award certificate from Lt. Col. John M. Hunt, ce... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. George L. Vega assumes
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. George L. Vega assumes his duty as 3rd Recruit Training Battalion sergeant major during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 14. 1st Sgt. N... More
Sgt. Maj. Keith Massi (left) relinquishes the sword
Sgt. Maj. Keith Massi (left) relinquishes the sword of office during a relief and appointment ceremony Feb. 8, at Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendle... More
Lt. Col. Alan J. Clarke, commanding officer of Headquarters
Lt. Col. Alan J. Clarke, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), passes the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. John K. Lewis, the oncoming sergeant major for H&HS, during a relief and app... More
U. S. Navy Cmdr. Bruce Vaughan, a chaplain for Marine
U. S. Navy Cmdr. Bruce Vaughan, a chaplain for Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, delivers the invocation during the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164 relief and appointment ceremony a... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. John F. Geary, an enlisted conductor
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. John F. Geary, an enlisted conductor with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, leads the band in the opening music during a relief and appointment ceremony for Marine Light Attack Helicop... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Yomen J. English, sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Yomen J. English, sergeant major, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (1st ANGLICO), I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, salutes Lt. Col. Michael G. Hays, commanding of... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher P. Roy, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher P. Roy, commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), presents the noncommissioned officer sw... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Shaffer, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Shaffer, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to ... More
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV)
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV) Band perform during the 11th Marine Regiment, 1st MARDIV Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 26, 2019. Th... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), stand in formation during a Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 28, 2019. The ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine
U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, march into position during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 27, 2019. During the ceremony... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Jason Deitschman, left, the outgoing
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Jason Deitschman, left, the outgoing sergeant major of 1st Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Corps Forces Reserves, relinquishes his duties to Sgt. Maj. Jacob Phillips,... More
U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Support
U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion (MSB), gather for a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 13, 2019. The ceremony signified the p... More
Sgt. Maj. Mendez Relief and Appointment
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph Mendez, off-going battalion sergeant major for I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion (MSB), and his wife, Stephanie Mendez, bow their heads for the invocation during ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), partake in a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Mi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Lonnie N. Travis Jr., outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Lonnie N. Travis Jr., outgoing Sergeant Major of 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG), passes the noncommissioned officer sword to Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general of 1st ML... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Reinel Castro, a chaplain with
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Reinel Castro, a chaplain with Naval Base San Diego, delivers the invocation during a post and relief ceremony at the AAS on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 19, 2019. Duri... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Montgomery, a musician
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Montgomery, a musician with 1st Marine Division Band, plays a trumpet prior to the relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 17, 2020. Th... More
(MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.) U.S. Marine
(MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Charles Bell, the outgoing sergeant major of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sgt. Maj. Travis Debarr, the oncoming sergeant m... More
Retired Sgt. Maj. Roger E. Jenness, center right, the
Retired Sgt. Maj. Roger E. Jenness, center right, the former Marine Corps Air Station Miramar sergeant major, receives an award from Col. Frank A. Richie, the MCAS Miramar commanding officer, during Jenness’ re... More
Sergeant Maj. James Cully, left, outgoing sergeant
Sergeant Maj. James Cully, left, outgoing sergeant major, 1st Marine Regiment, passes his noncommissioned officer sword to Col. Peter Baumgarten, commanding officer, 1st Marines, during a relief and appointment... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment salute
Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment salute Lt. Gen. John Toolan, the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine ... More
Sergeant Major William T. Sowers receives a Marine
Sergeant Major William T. Sowers receives a Marine non-commissioned officer’s sword as he takes over the role of 1st Marine Division Sergeant Major during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps B... More
Major Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, commanding general
Major Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, presents the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. William T. Sowers, 1st Marine Division sergeant major, during... More
Major General Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding
Major General Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, congratulates Marines chosen from the division to attend the new Squad Leader Development Program, aboard Marine Corps Bas... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stand
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stand at parade rest during the battalion’s relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, June 19, 2015. Sgt. Maj. Fredrick A. Smith relinq... More
Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, sergeant major of I Marine
Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, sergeant major of I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I MEF, receives the ceremonial noncommissioned officer sword from Col. Roberta L. Shea, the commanding officer of I ... More
Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, former sergeant major of
Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, former sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, receives the Legion of Merit during his relief and appointment ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., March 2. Charron relinq... More
Maj. Gen. Lewis A Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding
Maj. Gen. Lewis A Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding General, salutes Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino, former Combat Center Sergeant Major, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field... More
Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 color guard present
Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 color guard present the national and Marine Corps flags during a relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Grey Field May 19, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by... More
Weapons Company for 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,
Weapons Company for 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stands in formation during a relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, Feb. 3, 2017. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Gabriel E. M... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Jeremy Thompson, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Jeremy Thompson, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, salutes Old Glory presented to Sgt. Maj. Jimmy Ferriss (Ret.) ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeff C. Holt, the Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeff C. Holt, the Commanding Officer for School of Infantry-West, salutes the colors during the pass in review during a relief and appointment ceremony, Feb. 8, 2018. The ceremony was hel... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Stennet Rey, sergeant major of
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Stennet Rey, sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, speaks to the Marines and Sailors attending the relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Pendleton, ... More
1st Sgt. John Miller, the Headquarters Company, I Marine
1st Sgt. John Miller, the Headquarters Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, company first sergeant, narrates the I MEF sergeant major relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif... More
Cmdr. Pratik Ray, the chaplain with 23rd Marine Regiment,
Cmdr. Pratik Ray, the chaplain with 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, recites an invocation during a Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony at the 23rd Marine Regiment headquarters in San Bruno... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 775(-), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, salute during the playing of the nation anthem during a relief and appointment ceremony on M... More
Service members and their families clap during a relief
Service members and their families clap during a relief and appointment/retirement ceremony for Sgt. Maj. Reginald Robinson, outgoing sergeant major, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton on Marine Cor... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Dennis Campbell, the outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Dennis Campbell, the outgoing command Sergeant Major of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, carries the colors during a combined change of command and relief and appointment ceremon... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Benito Chavez, left, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Benito Chavez, left, outgoing sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (V-2/1), 1st Marine Division (MARDIV), and Lt. Col. John M. Hunt, commanding officer of V-2/1, 1st ... More
U.S. Marine Corps colors waive during a relief and
U.S. Marine Corps colors waive during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 17, 2018. The relief and appointment ceremony represents a transfer of authority between... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Bueno, a motorman with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Bueno, a motorman with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, marches the V-2/1 color guard during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pen... More
The family of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Benito Chavez,
The family of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Benito Chavez, outgoing sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand to be awarded during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marin... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in a formation during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 17, 2018. The relief an... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. George L. Vega assumes
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. George L. Vega assumes his duty as 3rd Recruit Training Battalion sergeant major during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 14. 1st Sgt. N... More
Sgt. Maj. Alfred R. Broadus, former Sergeant Major
Sgt. Maj. Alfred R. Broadus, former Sergeant Major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), salutes Lt. Col. Alan J. Clarke, commanding officer of H&HS during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marin... More
Staff Sgt. Edgar Hernandez, 1st platoon commander of
Staff Sgt. Edgar Hernandez, 1st platoon commander of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, commands the platoon during the VMM-164 relief and appointmen... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand in formation during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jeremy A. Black, incoming
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jeremy A. Black, incoming sergeant major, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (1st ANGLICO), I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, salutes Lt. Col. Michael G. Hays, comma... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher P. Roy, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher P. Roy, commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salutes during a relief and appointment... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), march the colors during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marin... More
U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (MARDIV), stand in formation during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 26, 2019. The ceremony rep... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), present the colors during a Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 28, 2019. The ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Abel T. Leal (right), outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Abel T. Leal (right), outgoing sergeant major of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salutes Col. Eric Garcia, commanding officer of MAG-16, during a relief and... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Jason Deitschman, center, the
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Jason Deitschman, center, the outgoing sergeant major of 1st Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Corps Forces Reserves, passes the non-commissioned officer’s sword to Col... More
U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Support
U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion (MSB), salute the American flag for the playing of the national anthem during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendlet... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Steven J. Acosta, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Steven J. Acosta, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), presents the noncommissioned ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Bobbi Shea, commanding general of 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG), passes the noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Michael J. West, incoming Sergeant Major of 1st MLG, du... More
U.S. Marine Col. Terry Paustenbaugh, the commanding
U.S. Marine Col. Terry Paustenbaugh, the commanding officer of Assault Amphibian School, speaks during a post and relief ceremony at the AAS on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 19, 2019. Duri... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Charles B. Dockery, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Charles B. Dockery, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar passes the noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Jason R. Cain oncoming sergeant major of MCAS Miramar, dur... More
U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information
U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (I MIG) march in battalion formation during a relief and appointment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 17, 2020. The ceremony... More
(MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.) U.S. Marine
(MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.) U.S. Marine Corps Col. Fridrik Fridriksson, the commanding officer of 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gives a congratulatory speech to Sgt. Maj. Charles Bell, th... More
A color guard marches at the parade deck for the pass
A color guard marches at the parade deck for the pass and review during the relief and appointment ceremony of retired Sgt. Maj. Roger E. Jenness, the former Marine Corps Air Station Miramar sergeant major, abo... More
Sergeant Maj. Reginald Robinson, incoming sergeant
Sergeant Maj. Reginald Robinson, incoming sergeant major, 1st Marine Regiment, watches the 1st Marine Division band with his family during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 7... More
Sergeant Kenneth Rick, a squad leader with 1st Battalion,
Sergeant Kenneth Rick, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, receives the Silver Star Medal from Lt. Gen. John Toolan, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, during an award cerem... More
Sergeant Maj. William T. Sowers, the sergeant major
Sergeant Maj. William T. Sowers, the sergeant major of 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. David L. Jobe, the division's previous sergeant major, are joined in the viewing area by p... More
Major General Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding
Major General Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, congratulates a Marine chosen from the division to attend the new Squad Leader Development Program, aboard Marine Corps Ba... More
Sergeant Major William T. Sowers speaks after taking
Sergeant Major William T. Sowers speaks after taking over as the senior enlisted advisor of the 1st Marine Division during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June... More
Sgt. Maj. Fredrick A. Smith, former battalion sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Fredrick A. Smith, former battalion sergeant major, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, passes the noncommissioned officer sword Lt. Col. Christopher T. Steele, battalion commander, 2/7, during the ba... More
Sgt. Maj. Darryl J. Sisneros, the former sergeant major
Sgt. Maj. Darryl J. Sisneros, the former sergeant major I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I MEF, shakes Col. Roberta L. Shea’s hand after receiving the Legion of Merit, awarded for meritorious co... More