U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Peter Morales incoming sergeant major of Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), receives the sword of office from Lt. Col. Andrew Koch, commanding officer of HQBN, during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCBH, May 15, 2026. The emblematic passing of the sword signified the transfer of sacred trust from Sgt. Maj. Sara Pacheco to Morales. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lane Cpl. Alana Smallwood)
| Date Taken: | 05.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.16.2026 20:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9688610 |
| VIRIN: | 260515-M-RU156-3312 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 7.42 MB |
| Location: | HAWAII, US |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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