U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joseph Alvarez, right, the outgoing sergeant major of Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands by to return the noncommissioned officer sword to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Edward O’Connell, the commanding officer of MACG-38, 3rd MAW, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 12, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility between senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Fatima Delgadillo)
| Date Taken: | 02.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.17.2026 19:40 |
| Photo ID: | 9524712 |
| VIRIN: | 260212-M-SF953-1147 |
| Resolution: | 5658x3772 |
| Size: | 1.7 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US |
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