1st MAW bids farewell to Jackson, welcomes Marquez [Image 3 of 5]

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN

03.27.2015

Photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Marquez receives the ceremonial non-commissioned officer sword from Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder during the relief and appointment ceremony for the sergeant major of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing March 27 at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The passing of the sword represents the passing of responsibility from the outgoing sergeant major to the incoming. Marquez took over for Sgt. Maj. Trevor V. Jackson, who has served as the 1st MAW sergeant major for over two and a half years. Marquez has previously served with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, and most recently, Marine Forces Central Command Forward, Bahrain. Rudder is the commanding general of 1st MAW, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

• Date Taken: 03.27.2015
• Date Posted: 03.27.2015 02:06
• Photo ID: 1840586
• VIRIN: 150327-M-PK536-029
• Resolution: 4167x2774
• Size: 3.76 MB
• Location: CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JP