The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, left, speaks with Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima, oncoming sergeant major, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, prior to the MARFORPAC relief and appointment ceremony aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Ford Island, Hawaii, June 23, 2025. The ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibilities and authorities from the outgoing to the oncoming sergeant major. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric D. Cook, outgoing sergeant major, MARFORPAC, relinquished his authority as MARFORPAC sergeant major to Kitashima. Kitashima is a native of Bloomington, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)
Date Taken: | 06.23.2025 |
Date Posted: | 06.23.2025 23:23 |
Photo ID: | 9128288 |
VIRIN: | 250623-M-LP807-1099 |
Resolution: | 5573x3715 |
Size: | 11.55 MB |
Location: | FORD ISLAND, HAWAII, US |
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