U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans on Dec. 18, 2025, after being one of the first to be selected and approved to transition to the rank of first sergeant. In January 2026, Stoker will redesignate to his new rank as part of the E-8 pilot redesignation initiative. This initiative, established through Marine administrative message 346/25, allows qualified master sergeants to apply for the first sergeant military occupational specialty, opening new leadership opportunities for experienced Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)
| Date Taken: | 12.18.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.31.2025 13:55 |
| Photo ID: | 9465589 |
| VIRIN: | 250709-M-QP496-1007 |
| Resolution: | 5262x3508 |
| Size: | 5.91 MB |
| Location: | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US |
| Web Views: | 15,753 |
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