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    Dark horse battalion welcomes new sergeant major [Image 1 of 4]

    Dark horse battalion welcomes new sergeant major

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES

    09.20.2013

    Photo by Cpl. James Gulliver 

    1st Marine Division

    Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, march onto the parade deck during a relief and appointment ceremony where Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz took over as sergeant major of the battalion here, Sept. 20, 2013. Relief and appointment ceremonies are one of the many traditions upheld in the Marine Corps today, which involves the passing of the noncommissioned officer sword from the outgoing sergeant major to the oncoming. The passing of the sword signifies the transfer of responsibilities and accountability from one senior enlisted Marine to another.

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    Date Taken: 09.20.2013
    Date Posted: 09.23.2013 21:57
    Photo ID: 1024437
    VIRIN: 130920-M-GO800-002
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 6.41 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CA, US

    Web Views: 82
    Downloads: 2

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