U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael Govea, the Alpha Company gunnery sergeant assigned to Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation Pacific, reports to Col. Marc Walker, the commanding officer of H&S Bn, MCIPAC, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 1, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony signifies the passing of authority and responsibilities from the outgoing to the incoming sergeant major. Govea is a native of California and Walker is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dulce Alvarez Lemus)
| Date Taken: | 04.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.03.2026 19:20 |
| Photo ID: | 9653009 |
| VIRIN: | 260501-M-QW445-1059 |
| Resolution: | 7827x5221 |
| Size: | 11.98 MB |
| Location: | CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JP |
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