U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jay Heitink, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point sergeant major, reports to Col. Brendan Burks, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point commanding officer, before receiving a noncommissioned officer sword during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 23, 2023. The historic post and relief ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the U.S. Marine Corps. The ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing SgtMaj's contributions during his tenure, while offering the opportunity for the oncoming SgtMaj to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)
Date Taken: | 05.22.2023 |
Date Posted: | 06.01.2023 16:50 |
Photo ID: | 7820703 |
VIRIN: | 230523-M-DQ946-1042 |
Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
Size: | 28.2 MB |
Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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