U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew G. Olson, left, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, awards the Meritorious Service Medal to Sgt. Maj. Brody J. Bourgeois, the outgoing senior enlisted leader of MWSS-473, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 15, 2026. Bourgeois was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his unwavering commitment to excellence and focus on individual and unit development, ensuring the squadron was postured to support global operations, resulting in marked improvement in retention and the professional education of Marines of every rank. 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 Lance Cpl. Jacob Gabris)
| Date Taken: | 03.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.19.2026 13:11 |
| Photo ID: | 9570442 |
| VIRIN: | 260315-M-BU881-1075 |
| Resolution: | 5355x3570 |
| Size: | 3.93 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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