Col. Todd Ferry passes the non-commissioned officer sword of office to Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney during a post and relief and retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 28, 2017. Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn relinquished his post as the MCAS Cherry Point sergeant major to McElearney .This emblematic passing of the sword of office signifies the transfer of the sacred trust embodied by senior enlisted leaders from one sergeant major to another. Ferry is the commanding officer of Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Broadstone/ Released)
Date Taken: | 07.28.2017 |
Date Posted: | 08.07.2017 13:59 |
Photo ID: | 3636436 |
VIRIN: | 170728-M-TW696-162 |
Resolution: | 3184x2448 |
Size: | 2.98 MB |
Location: | CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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