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Major General (MAJGEN) James R. Battaglini, Commanding General, 3D Marine Division, Okinawa, Japan, prepares to return the organizational colors to 3D Marine Division Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ), SGTMAJ Dixon, during 3D Marine Divisions' change of command ceremony. The 3D Marine Division bid farewell to MAJGEN Wallace C. Gregson as he relenquished command of the 3D Marine Division to MAJGEN James R. Battaglini during a sunset ceremony aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan

Major General (MAJGEN) James R. Battaglini, Commanding General, 3D Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Courtney State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3D Marine Division Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John Giles, Usmc Re... More

Marine Corps Base SGTMAJ, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Pinon, hands the Marine Corps Base organizational colors to Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Earl B. Hailston, outgoing III MEF Commanding General during the III MEF change of command ceremony. After two years as Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force/Marine Corps Bases Japan, LTGEN Earl B. Hailston, relenquished command to LTGEN Wallace C. Gregson during a sunset ceremony aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, on 010731

Marine Corps Base SGTMAJ, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Pinon, hands the Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Courtney State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: III MEF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John Giles, Usmc Release Statu... More

III MEF SGTMAJ, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) McClure, hands the III MEF organizational colors to Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Earl B. Hailston, outgoing III MEF Commanding General during the III MEF change of command ceremony. After two years as Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force/Marine Corps Bases Japan, LTGEN Earl B. Hailston, relenquished command to LTGEN Wallace C. Gregson during a sunset ceremony aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, on 010731

III MEF SGTMAJ, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) McClure, hands the III MEF org...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Courtney State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: III MEF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John Giles, Usmc Release Statu... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, members of the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) stand in formation as they listen to Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, thanks the outgoing Sergeant Major and his family for their hospitality and tell a little about himself. The post and relief ceremony took place at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, members of the Marine Aircraft G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

At the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony, Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (right), Commanding Officer, MAG-36, speaks to those in attendance, giving some background on Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (center), the oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, before introducing him. Outgoing SGTMAJ Roberto Orosco, USMC, stands to the left. Behind them sits a CH-53 Super Stallion and a KC-130 Hercules

At the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony, Col...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

On the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36, (MAG-36), thanks Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (out of frame) for his service, and speaks to those in attendance at the post and relief ceremony, about the job the Sergeant Major has done and how he will be missed

On the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), exchanges a handshake with Pamela Orosco, wife of Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), after the Colonel presented her with a letter of appreciation. The presentation took place as part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

A Lance Corporal (LCPL) (left) and a Private First Class (PFC), from the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), prepare to depart after presenting flowers to Pamela Orosco, wife, and daughters of Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, the outgoing MAG-36 Sergeant Major, during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

A Lance Corporal (LCPL) (left) and a Private First Class (PFC), from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

During the post and relief ceremony, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, oncoming Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, thanks the outgoing MAG-36 Sergeant Major, and his wife for their hospitality. He also speaks to those in attendance to tell a little about himself and his thoughts on getting the opportunity to take on the new job. Behind him stand Marines of MAG-36 in formation in front of a KC-130 Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

During the post and relief ceremony, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

A Lance Corporal (LCPL) (left) and a Private First Class (PFC), from the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), present flowers to Pamela Orosco, wife, and daughters of Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, the outgoing MAG-36 Sergeant Major, during a 36 post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

A Lance Corporal (LCPL) (left) and a Private First Class (PFC), from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), stands at ease with SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, as they listen to the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) commander thank SGTMAJ Orosco for his service at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. MAG-36 held the post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes. In the background sits a CH-53 Super Stallion

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), stands at ease ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, stands before Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), as they take part in the traditional passing of the NCO Sword. The Sergeant Major will hand the sword off to the Colonel as a sign of his being relieved. The MAG-36 held the post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, stands before Colonel (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (left), SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, (center) and Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), look on as the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band performs one last time. This was the end of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules and an Honor Guard as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, speaks to those in attendance about his time in the Marine Corps, and his thoughts on Marines in general. SGTMAJ Orosco addressed the gathering during the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony for his retirement at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules and an Honor Guard as a backdrop, Sergeant Majo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (left), holds the Non Commissioned Officers Sword, standing next to SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, as they prepare to take part in the traditional passing of the NCO Sword. The Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) held the post and relief ceremony on the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, for departing SGTMAJ Roberto Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (left), holds the Non Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) and Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major render a salute during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right) and his wife, Pamela Orosco stand before Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), after Mrs. Orosco is presented with a letter of appreciation. The presentation took place as part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right) and his wife, Pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, holding the Non Commissioned Officers Sword, and SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), stand before Colonel Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), as they prepare to take part in the post and relief ceremony, the traditional passing of the NCO Sword. Unit and family members stand behind them as the ceremony begins at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, holding the Non Commissi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, and Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, MAG-36, look on as the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band performs one last time. This was the end of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming Marine ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules and an Honor Guard as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, speaks to those in attendance about his time in the Marine Corps, and his thoughts on Marines in general. SGTMAJ Orosco addressed the gathering during the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony for his retirement at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules and an Honor Guard as a backdrop, Sergeant Majo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right) and his wife, Pamela Orosco stand before Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), after Mrs. Orosco is presented with a letter of appreciation. The presentation took place as part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right) and his wife, Pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

On the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, stands at ease during his post and relief ceremony

On the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

During the post and relief ceremony, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, oncoming Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, thanks the outgoing MAG-36 Sergeant Major, and his wife for their hospitality. He also speaks to those in attendance to tell a little about himself and his thoughts on getting the opportunity to take on the new job. Behind him stand Marines of MAG-36 in formation in front of a KC-130 Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

During the post and relief ceremony, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Mrs. Pamela Orosco, wife, (left) and daughters look on after being presented with flowers during the post and relief ceremony of Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Mrs. Pamela Orosco, wife, (left) and daughters look on after being pre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, salutes Colonel Gordon O'neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), as they take part in the traditional passing of the NCO Sword. SGTMAJ Holmes prepares to receive the sword as a sign of his assuming the duties and responsibilities as the new Sergeant Major. The MAG-36 held the post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, salutes Colonel Gordon O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

At the post and relief ceremony, the traditional passing of the NCO sword, held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (right), takes the sword from Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), as a sign of his assuming the duties and responsibilities as the new Sergeant Major

At the post and relief ceremony, the traditional passing of the NCO sw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (left), SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, (center) and Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), look on as the formation prepares for the pass in review. The review is part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major of Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), is presented the Meritorious Service Medal by Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, MAG-36, during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, kisses his wife Pamela after she was presented with a letter of appreciation from the Marines. The presentation took place as part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, kisses his wife Pamela a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

At the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (right), oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, speaks to SGTMAJ Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing MAG-36 Sergeant Major, and thanks him and his wife for their hospitality. He also speaks to those in attendance to tell them a little about himself and his thoughts on taking on the new job. In the background are Marines of MAG-36 in formation, standing in front of a CH-53 Super Stallion, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

At the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony Serg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major of Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), stands at attention after being presented the Meritorious Service Medal. The presentation took place as part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Devell, USMC, Commander of Troops and VMGR-152 Sergeant Major, renders a salute to Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (right), Commanding Officer, Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) during the post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Devell, USMC, Commander of Troops and VMGR-152...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

On the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, stands at ease during his post and relief ceremony

On the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, members of the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) stand in formation as they listen to Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, standing next to Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, MAG-36, tell a little about himself. The post and relief ceremony took place at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, members of the Marine Aircraft G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), speaks to post and relief ceremony attendees, giving some background on Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, before introducing him. The ceremony took place at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop during the post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, the Parade STAFF and Color Guard march toward Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, and Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, MAG-36

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop during the post and relief ceremo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major of Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), is presented the Meritorious Service Medal by Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, MAG-36, during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), congratulates Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major of MAG-36 after presenting him with the Meritorious Service Medal. The presentation occurred at the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, members of the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) stand in formation as they listen to Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, thank the outgoing Sergeant Major and his family for their hospitality and tell a little about himself. The post and relief ceremony took place at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, members of the Marine Aircraft G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), stands at ease with SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, as they listen to the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) commander thank SGTMAJ Orosco for his service at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. MAG-36 held the post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes. In the background sits a CH-53 Super Stallion

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), stands at ease ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), outgoing Sergeant Major of Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), and his wife Pamela, are congratulated by Colonel (COL) William Hardy, USMC, Assistant CHIEF of STAFF, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1. This took place following the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing (SGTMAJ) Orosco at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), outgoing Sergea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (left), holding the Non Commissioned Officer Sword, and SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, (center), stand before Colonel Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), as they take part in the traditional passing of the NCO Sword. The event took place as part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes, at Marine Corps Air Station MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (left), holding the Non ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, and Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, Commanding Officer, MAG- 36, look on as the formation prepares for the pass in review. The review is part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop during the post and relief ceremony, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, oncoming Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, addresses the Marines of MAG-36, standing in formation at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop during the post and relief ceremo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (center), oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, and SGTMAJ Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing MAG-36 Sergeant Major, taking part in the traditional passing of the NCO Sword ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Marines of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at present arms during a post and relief ceremony for the departing Sergeant Major (SGTMAG) Roberto Orosco, USMC, and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. In the background sits a CH-46 Sea Stallion Helicopter

Marines of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at present arms during a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Tommie L. Jennings (right), Chaplain, delivers the Invocation at the Post, Relief, and Retirement Ceremony for US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGM) Stephen Clarke, (outgoing) Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ), held aboard Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC), Twenty-nine Palms, California (CA), as USMC Lance Corporal (LCPL) Amanda Miskell (center, foreground), Videographer, Combat Visual Information Center (CVIC), documents the entire ceremony

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Tommie L. Jennings (right), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Magtftc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Patrick Green, USMC Release... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGM) Stephen Clarke (left), (outgoing) Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ), and SGM James Ricker (right), (incoming) MCAGCC SGTMAJ, stand at attention as the USMC Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC) Band performs during the Post, Relief, and Retirement Ceremony for USMC SGM Stephen Clarke, held aboard MAGTFTC Twenty-nine Palms, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGM) Stephen Clarke (left), (ou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Magtftc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Patrick Green, USMC Release... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Thomas S. Jones, Commanding General (CG), Training and Education Command, Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia (VA), stands at the head of the formation at the Post, Relief, and Retirement Ceremony for USMC Sergeant Major (SGM) Stephen Clarke, (outgoing) Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ), held aboard Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC), Twenty-nine Palms, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Thomas S. Jones, Commandin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Magtftc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Patrick Green, USMC Release... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Thomas S. Jones, Commanding General (CG), Training and Education Command, Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia (VA), speaks at the Post, Relief, and Retirement Ceremony for USMC Sergeant Major (SGM) Stephen Clarke, (outgoing) Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ), held aboard Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC), Twenty-nine Palms, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Thomas S. Jones, Commandin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Magtftc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Patrick Green, USMC Release... More

The US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC) Color Guard unit stands at attention at the start of the Post, Relief, and Retirement Ceremony for USMC Sergeant Major (SGM) Stephen Clarke, (outgoing) Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ), held aboard MAGTFTC Twenty-nine Palms, California (CA)

The US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Magtftc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Patrick Green, USMC Release... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Thomas S. Jones (center), Commanding General (CG), Training and Education Command, Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia (VA), hands a USMC Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) sword to USMC Sergeant Major (SGM) James Ricker (right), (incoming) Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ), during the Post, Relief, and Retirement Ceremony for USMC SGM Stephen Clarke (left), (outgoing) MCAGCC Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ), held aboard Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Training Compound, Twenty-nine Palms, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Thomas S. Jones (center), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Magtftc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Patrick Green, USMC Release... More

The US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC) Color Guard lowers the USMC Flag as it marches in Pass and Review during the Post, Relief, and Retirement Ceremony for USMC Sergeant Major (SGM) Stephen Clarke, (outgoing) Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ), held aboard MAGTFTC Twenty-nine Palms, California (CA)

The US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Magtftc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Patrick Green, USMC Release... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Headquarters (HQ) Battalion (BN), march onto the Parade Ground at the Post, Relief, and Retirement Ceremony for USMC Sergeant Major (SGM) Stephen Clarke, (outgoing) Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ), held aboard Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC), Twenty-nine Palms, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Headquarters (HQ) Battalion (BN), marc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Magtftc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Patrick Green, USMC Release... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Headquarters (HQ) Battalion (BN), march in Pass and Review on the Parade Ground at the Post, Relief, and Retirement Ceremony for USMC Sergeant Major (SGM) Stephen Clarke, (outgoing) Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ), held aboard Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC), Twenty-nine Palms, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Headquarters (HQ) Battalion (BN), marc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Magtftc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Patrick Green, USMC Release... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Thomas S. Jones, Commanding General (CG), Training and Education Command, Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia (VA), speaks at the Post, Relief, and Retirement Ceremony for USMC Sergeant Major (SGM) Stephen Clarke, (outgoing) Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ), held aboard Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC), Twenty-nine Palms, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Thomas S. Jones, Commandin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Magtftc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Patrick Green, USMC Release... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Colonel (COL) David C. Garza (left), Commanding Officer (CO), and USMC Sergeant Major (SGM) Richard Ramirez (right), Regimental Sergeant Major (SgtMaj), 6th Marine Regiment (MARS), place a memorial wreath during the Australian New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day memorial ceremony, which honors the Australian and New Zealand Soldiers who died in World War I on the Peninsula of Gallopoli, Turkey, while visiting the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Headquarters (HQ), located in Bamian (Bamyan), Bamian (Bamyan) Province, Afghanistan (AFG), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Colonel (COL) David C. Garza (left), Commanding...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bamian Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James P Douglas, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

Outgoing Headquarters and Service Battalion (H&S BN) Sergeant Major, US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) F. Michael Cline, Sr. (left), and incoming Sergeant Major, USMC SGTMAJ Michael A. Brown, Sr., stand at the position of attention during the BN Relief, Appointment and Retirement Ceremony at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (NC). SGTMAJ Cline retires from active duty after 30 years of service in the USMC

Outgoing Headquarters and Service Battalion (H&S BN) Sergeant Major, U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joey R. Garza, USM... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) F. Michael Cline, Sr. (center), outgoing Headquarters and Service Battalion (H&S BN) Sergeant Major, passes the sword to USMC Colonel (COL) D. E. Smith (right), Commander (CDR), H&S BN, during the BN Relief, Appointment and Retirement Ceremony at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (NC). SGTMAJ Cline retires from active duty after 30 years of service in the USMC

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) F. Michael Cline, Sr. (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joey R. Garza, USM... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Nicholas Bourikas delivers the unit Colors to USMC Marine Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) David H. Wilkinson, Commanding Officer (CO), USMC Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 332 [VMFA(AW)-332] during a Change of Command (COC) ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC). LTC Wilkinson relinquishes his command to USMC LTC David A. Wilbur during the event. In the background are F/A-18 Hornet aircraft parked on the flight line

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Nicholas Bourika...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Blair A Mcclellan, USMC Release S... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) David A. Wilbur (left) receives the unit Colors from USMC LTC David H. Wilkinson (right), Commanding Officer (CO), USMC Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 332 [VMFA(AW)-332], while USMC Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Nicholas Bourikas (center) looks on during a Change of Command (COC) ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC). USMC LTC Wilkinson relinquishes his command to USMC LTC David A. Wilbur during the event. In the background are F/A-18 Hornet aircraft

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) David A. Wilbur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Blair A Mcclellan, USMC Release S... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) David A. Wilbur (back to the camera)) passes the unit Colors to (SGTMAJ) Nicholas Bourikas (hidden from camera) while USMC LTC David H. Wilkinson (right), Commanding Officer (CO), USMC Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 332 [VMFA(AW)-332], looks on during a Change of Command (COC) ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC). USMC LTC Wilkinson relinquishes his command to USMC LTC David A. Wilbur during the event. In the background are F/A-18 Hornet aircraft

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) David A. Wilbur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Blair A Mcclellan, USMC Release S... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Nicholas Bourikas delivers the unit Colors to USMC Marine Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) David H. Wilkinson (his back to the camera) Commanding Officer (CO), USMC Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 332 [VMFA(AW)-332] during a Change of Command (COC) ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC). LTC Wilkinson relinquishes his command to USMC LTC David A. Wilbur during the event. In the background are F/A-18 Hornet aircraft parked on the flight line

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Nicholas Bourika...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Blair A Mcclellan, USMC Release S... More

Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay sergeant major accepts sword of office

Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay sergeant major accepts sword of o...

Sgt. Maj. Eric B. Sutton, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, prepares to receive the non-commissioned officer sword of office from Lt. Col. Jeffrey P. Pellegrino, commanding officer... More

U.S. Navy Lt. Young Il Han delivers the invocation

U.S. Navy Lt. Young Il Han delivers the invocation

U.S. Navy Lt. Young Il Han delivers the invocation at the relief and appointment ceremony for Sergeants' Major Clive C. O'Connor and Christopher J. Garza, Camp Geiger, N.C., Sept. 26, 2013. Marines within the b... More

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Daren J. Erickson, center, commanding

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

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. service members and civilians attend a relief

U.S. service members and civilians attend a relief

U.S. service members and civilians attend a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Jan. 20, 2017. The ceremony was held in honor of Sgt. Maj. Adebola O. Osinowo, who re... More

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., during Sgt. Maj. Delvin R. Smythe's, the MCAS Yuma sergeant major, retirement ceremony, June 30, 2017.... More

U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company

U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company

U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (5th ANGLICO), salute during a post and relief ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima was relieved by Sgt. Maj. ... More

Sgt. Maj. Travis DeBarr, battalion sergeant major,

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

Sgt. Maj. Daniel Velis, battalion sergeant major, Marine

Sgt. Maj. Daniel Velis, battalion sergeant major, Marine

Sgt. Maj. Daniel Velis, battalion sergeant major, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT Bn), School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), carries the battalion colors during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Bas... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Darby J. Noonan, the outgoing

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Darby J. Noonan, the outgoing

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Darby J. Noonan, the outgoing sergeant major of Force Headquarters Group, holds the noncommissioned officer’s sword during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support F... More

Senior Chief Petty Officer Lanna Begnaud, left, the

Senior Chief Petty Officer Lanna Begnaud, left, the

Senior Chief Petty Officer Lanna Begnaud, left, the senior enlisted leader for 4th Marine Division, and Gregg T. Habel, right, the executive director of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, cut the Na... More

Maj. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace

Maj. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace

Maj. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command and Joint Task Force Ares commander, presides over a relief and appointment ceremony in Lasswell Hall, Fort Meade, Maryland, Mar. 19, 2020. Dur... More

U.S. Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, base commander

U.S. Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, base commander

U.S. Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, base commander of Quantico, congratulates Dean Atwood, marina manager during the grand opening of Outdoor Gear Rentals aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept.... More

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps

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 Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Warren (left),

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Warren (left),

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Warren (left), prepares to receive the noncommissioned officer sword during the relief and appointment ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., O... More

U.S. Marines with family and friends oversee the beginning

U.S. Marines with family and friends oversee the beginning

U.S. Marines with family and friends oversee the beginning of the Sgt. Maj. relief and appointment ceremony. U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, School of Infantry-East partake in an all Non-C... More

U.S. Navy Lt. Robert G. Graham, chaplain with Support

U.S. Navy Lt. Robert G. Graham, chaplain with Support

U.S. Navy Lt. Robert G. Graham, chaplain with Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, delivers an invocation during a relief and appointment ceremony at ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jason Hope, the Marine

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jason Hope, the Marine

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jason Hope, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron squadron gunnery sergeant, forms the troops during Sgt. Maj. Delvin R. Smythe's... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima, off going

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima, off going

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima, off going 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (5th ANGLICO) sergeant major, congratulates Sgt. Maj. Aaron C. Colling, oncoming 5th ANGLICO sergeant major, during... More

Sgt. Maj. Travis DeBarr, the outgoing sergeant major

Sgt. Maj. Travis DeBarr, the outgoing sergeant major

Sgt. Maj. Travis DeBarr, the outgoing sergeant major of Advanced Infantry Training Battalion (AITB), School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), and Sgt. Maj. Jairo Fredonis, the incoming sergeant major of AITB, SOI-W, st... More

Lt. Col. Brian O’Shea (Left), the incoming commanding

Lt. Col. Brian O’Shea (Left), the incoming commanding

Lt. Col. Brian O’Shea (Left), the incoming commanding officer, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT Bn), School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), and Lt. Col. William Allen, the outgoing commanding officer, stand at a... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Darby J. Noonan, center,

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Darby J. Noonan, center,

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Darby J. Noonan, center, the outgoing sergeant major of Force Headquarters Group, passes the noncommissioned officer’s sword to Brig. Gen. Mark A. Hashimoto, left, the commanding gen... More

A birthday cake is displayed during a celebration of

A birthday cake is displayed during a celebration of

A birthday cake is displayed during a celebration of the Navy’s 244th birthday at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2019. Marine Forces Reserve is comprised of active and reserve Marines and S... More

Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Krause reports to Maj. Gen. Matthew

Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Krause reports to Maj. Gen. Matthew

Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Krause reports to Maj. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command and Joint Task Force Ares commander, during a relief and appointment ceremony in Lasswell Hall, Fort Mead... More

U.S. Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, base commander

U.S. Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, base commander

U.S. Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, base commander of Quantico, Dean Atwood, marina manager, and U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Christopher J. Adams, base Sergeant Major of Quantico, cut the ribbon during the grand... More

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Bill Jurney, commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Bill Jurney, commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Bill Jurney, commanding general, Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, gives his remarks during th... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edward D. Parsons (middle),

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edward D. Parsons (middle),

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edward D. Parsons (middle), Wounded Warrior Regiment Sergeant Major, passes the noncommissioned officer sword to Col. Richard H. Pitchford (right), Commanding Officer of the Wounded ... More

U.S. Marines with School of Infantry-East color guard

U.S. Marines with School of Infantry-East color guard

U.S. Marines with School of Infantry-East color guard detail partake in an all Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Sgt. Maj. relief and appointment ceremony, Sept. 26, 2013, Camp Geiger, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps phot... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, outgoing

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, outgoing

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, outgoing sergeant major of Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, delivers a speech during a relief and appointment ceremony ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tracy Perry, left, commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tracy Perry, left, commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tracy Perry, left, commanding officer of Support Battalion (SPT BN), Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, presents the Meritorious Service Med... More

U.S. Navy Lt. Abraham Jiregna, a chaplain with Marine

U.S. Navy Lt. Abraham Jiregna, a chaplain with Marine

U.S. Navy Lt. Abraham Jiregna, a chaplain with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., gives the invocation during Sgt. Maj. Delvin R. Smythe's, the MCAS Yuma sergeant major, retirement ceremony, June 30, ... More

Lt. Col. David Handy, battalion commanding officer,

Lt. Col. David Handy, battalion commanding officer,

Lt. Col. David Handy, battalion commanding officer, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion (AITB), School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), passes the noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Jairo Fredonis, the incomi... More

Lt. Col. William Allen, the outgoing commanding officer,

Lt. Col. William Allen, the outgoing commanding officer,

Lt. Col. William Allen, the outgoing commanding officer, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT Bn), School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), receives the battalion colors from Sgt. Maj. Daniel Velis, battalion sergeant... More

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Mark A. Hashimoto, left,

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Mark A. Hashimoto, left,

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Mark A. Hashimoto, left, the commanding general of Force Headquarter Group, presents the noncommissioned officer’s sword to Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Payne, right, the incoming sergeant ... More

The Marine Forces Reserve color guard take part of

The Marine Forces Reserve color guard take part of

The Marine Forces Reserve color guard take part of the Navy’s 244th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2019. MARFORRES has a total of 1,554 U.S. Navy Sailors across 160 Hom... More

Maj. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace

Maj. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace

Maj. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command and Joint Task Force Ares commander, passes the sergeant major's sword to Sgt. Maj. Jay D. Williamson during a relief and appointment ceremony ... More

U.S. Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, base commander

U.S. Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, base commander

U.S. Marine Col. William C. Bentley III, base commander of Quantico, gives remarks during the grand opening of Outdoor Gear Rentals aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 1, 2020. Outdoor Gear Renta... More

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