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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Brian Downing, left, oncoming sergeant major, prepares to receive the sword of office from Col. Mastin Robeson, right, commanding officer, both with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, March 19, 2026. The ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability between Sgt. Maj. Lopez and Sgt. Maj. Downing. Robeson is a native of the Carolinas, and Downing is a native of Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)
| Date Taken: | 03.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.19.2026 00:07 |
| Photo ID: | 9573205 |
| VIRIN: | 260319-M-KJ552-1282 |
| Resolution: | 3290x4932 |
| Size: | 2.85 MB |
| Location: | JP |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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Sergeant Major Lopez Relief and Appointment
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