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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Ryan O. Martin, center, the commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, awards the Meritorious Service Medal to Sgt. Maj. Kristy A. Valdez, right, the outgoing command senior enlisted leader of MALS-16, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 22, 2025. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one individual to another. Among other achievements, the culture of excellence fostered by Valdez, contributed to the unit exceeding all expectations and earning MALS-16 some of the highest inspection ratings in 3rd MAW, resulting in outstanding morale and commitment to the mission across all ranks. Martin is a native of New York, and Valdez is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)
| Date Taken: | 08.22.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 08.25.2025 19:09 |
| Photo ID: | 9276661 |
| VIRIN: | 250822-M-YL719-2065 |
| Resolution: | 5464x3644 |
| Size: | 10.8 MB |
| Location: | MCAS MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 5 |
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