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U.S. Marine Corps Col. William R. Wallace, left, and Sgt. Maj. Thomas A. Bachman, the Headquarters and Service Battalion commanding officer and off-going sergeant major, exchange the sword of office during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 22, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony marked the transfer of responsibilities, accountability, and authority from Bachman to Sgt. Maj. Miguel E. Ballate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Valerio Alvarez)
| Date Taken: | 06.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.30.2026 17:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9784358 |
| VIRIN: | 260622-M-SL155-1050 |
| Resolution: | 2048x1638 |
| Size: | 907.11 KB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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