U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Kluge, right, outgoing Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 49 sergeant major, shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Kevin Mason, left, incoming MAG-49 sergeant major, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 28, 2026. The handshake followed the emblematic passing of the sword of office, symbolizing the change in leadership. (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: | 9797004 |
| VIRIN: | 260628-F-JC229-1091 |
| Resolution: | 4518x3006 |
| Size: | 2.7 MB |
| Location: | JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY, US |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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