U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Kristy A. Valdez, right, the sergeant major of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to pass the unit’s colors to Lt. Col. Eric T. Hoffman, left, the outgoing commanding officer of MALS-16 during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 5, 2025. The change of command ceremony signifies the transition to new leadership and a continuation of the unit’s constant preparedness to fight and win. Under Lt. Col. Hoffman’s leadership, MALS-16 repaired 28,713 aircraft components, completed 62,111 maintenance actions, and sustained a 90 percent supply effectiveness rate across 658,000 man-hours, demonstrating excellence in support of Marine aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)
Date Taken: | 06.05.2025 |
Date Posted: | 06.05.2025 19:32 |
Photo ID: | 9087756 |
VIRIN: | 250605-M-RM446-1035 |
Resolution: | 2911x4367 |
Size: | 2.84 MB |
Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US |
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