U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark Bock Jr., left, the commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, awards the Meritorious Service Medal to Sgt. Maj. Daniel Sandlin, the outgoing senior enlisted leader of VMGR-352, during a relief and appointment and retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 5, 2026. Sandlin was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his unwavering commitment to excellence and focus on individual and unit development, ensuring the squadron was postured to support global operations, resulting in marked improvement in retention and the professional education of Marines of every rank. 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. Jacob Gabris)
| Date Taken: | 06.05.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.08.2026 12:26 |
| Photo ID: | 9734071 |
| VIRIN: | 260605-M-BU881-1202 |
| Resolution: | 7338x4894 |
| Size: | 7.32 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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