U.S. Marine Corps Col. Carrie Batson, the commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, awards the Legion of Merit to Sgt. Maj. Jimmy F. Richard, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Barracks Washington, 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 14:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9629762 |
| VIRIN: | 260417-M-XB565-1053 |
| Resolution: | 4632x3073 |
| Size: | 1.88 MB |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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