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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Charles Covington, left, the command senior enlisted leader of Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, recites the oath of enlistment during a frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 17, 2026.A frocking ceremony is a tradition where Marines advance to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Covington is a native of Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin)
| Date Taken: | 07.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.21.2026 11:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9820703 |
| VIRIN: | 260717-M-EJ587-1070 |
| Resolution: | 6745x4499 |
| Size: | 3.56 MB |
| Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 6 |
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