U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rigoberto Melendez, left, receives a noncommissioned officer sword from Lt. Col. Scott Caton during an appointment ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb 24, 2025. The ceremony was held to appoint Sgt. Maj. Melendez as the 12th Littoral Anti-Air Battalion sergeant major. This appointment symbolizes the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the Marines and Sailors under his charge as the battalion's senior enlisted leader. Melendez, a native of Texas, is the senior enlisted leader and Caton, a native of Maine, is the commanding officer of 12th LAAB, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)
| Date Taken: | 02.23.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 02.26.2025 19:26 |
| Photo ID: | 8888066 |
| VIRIN: | 250224-M-HU167-1209 |
| Resolution: | 6523x4351 |
| Size: | 16.81 MB |
| Location: | CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JP |
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