U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ahmed T. Williamson, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and the Eastern Recruiting Region, takes a selfie with Sgt. Maj. Mitchell M. Goldschmidt, the on-coming sergeant major of 1st Recruit Training Battalion after a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2024. The passing of the sword of office is a symbolic gesture, symbolizing the passing of responsibility from one sergeant major to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)
| Date Taken: | 02.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.20.2026 15:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9529590 |
| VIRIN: | 260220-M-LW008-2091 |
| Resolution: | 5918x4118 |
| Size: | 3.87 MB |
| Location: | MCRD PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
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