U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Kluge, left, outgoing Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 49 sergeant major, carries the noncommissioned officer sword as Sgt. Maj. Kevin Mason, right, incoming MAG-49 sergeant major, stands at attention during a relief and appointment ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 28, 2026. The sword symbolized Kluge’s ability and prestige as a senior enlisted leader of the Marine Corps.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francine D. Martin)
| Date Taken: | 06.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.21.2026 08:54 |
| Photo ID: | 9797003 |
| VIRIN: | 260628-F-JC229-1072 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 4.06 MB |
| Location: | JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY, US |
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