U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis A. Galvez, center, the outgoing sergeant major of Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron 1, renders a salute to Col. John D. Dirk, left, the commanding officer of VMX-1, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, March 20, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition that signifies the transfer of authority, accountability and responsibility between senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)
| Date Taken: | 03.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.24.2026 12:32 |
| Photo ID: | 9576801 |
| VIRIN: | 260320-M-HP221-2009 |
| Resolution: | 6229x4155 |
| Size: | 4.15 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, ARIZONA, US |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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