U.S. Marine Corps Col. Carrie Batson, the commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, passes the noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Juan P. Segura, the incoming sergeant major of MBW, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., April 17, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility between senior enlisted leaders. Sgt. Maj. Juan Segura is appointed as sergeant major of 8th & I as the installation celebrates 225 years since its founding and the battalion prepares for America's 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)
| Date Taken: | 04.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.24.2026 14:03 |
| Photo ID: | 9629757 |
| VIRIN: | 260417-M-XB565-1553 |
| Resolution: | 4322x3007 |
| Size: | 1.93 MB |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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