U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Alex E. Ramirez, left, the outgoing command senior enlisted leader of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, and Sgt. Maj. Manuel M. Taylor, right, the incoming command senior enlisted leader of MWCS-38, stand at attention to begin the noncommissioned officer sword transfer during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 30, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility between senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Gilliland)
| Date Taken: | 04.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.09.2026 16:02 |
| Photo ID: | 9673908 |
| VIRIN: | 260415-M-CH293-7733 |
| Resolution: | 6627x4418 |
| Size: | 12.88 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US |
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