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    HMH-465 Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment and Retirement Ceremony [Image 6 of 10]

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    A U.S. Marine Corps color guard stands at attention on a military airfield tarmac during a formal ceremony. The central group holds the American flag and what appears to be a Marine Corps unit guidon, surrounded by rows of state and unit flags. Military helicopters, including what appears to be CH-53s and V-22 Ospreys, are visible in the background.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.31.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Jessi Stegall 

    3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

    U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 31, 2026. The relief and appointment ceremony signifies the transition to new leadership and a continuation of 3rd MAW’s constant preparedness to fight and win. In Sgt. Maj. Joel Angulo’s 24 years of service, he’s received the Meritorious Service Medal (2), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (1), the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), and various other Service and Campaign medals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessi Stegall)

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    Date Taken: 07.31.2026
    Date Posted: 08.21.2026 15:58
    Photo ID: 9882498
    VIRIN: 260731-M-CX474-1252
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 5.01 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 12
    Downloads: 2

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    A large formation of U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms conducts a formal parade or ceremony on a military airfield tarmac. The formation carries rifles at shoulder arms and is led by a color guard bearing the American flag and what appears to be a Marine Corps unit guidon. Military helicopters, including what appears to be a CH-53 on the left, are visible flanking the formation.
    Two U.S. Marine Corps personnel in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms are exchanging salutes on a military airfield tarmac. One Marine is holding a ceremonial sword, suggesting this is a formal change of command or military ceremony. The setting appears to be a Marine Corps Air Station, with aircraft hangars and a helicopter visible in the background.
    Three U.S. Marine Corps personnel in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniforms are participating in what appears to be a formal military ceremony on an airfield tarmac. Two Marines are exchanging or passing a ceremonial object, consistent with a change of command or non-commissioned officer sword ceremony. The setting appears to be a military air station, likely on the West Coast based on the visible palm trees and architecture.
    A close-up image showing hands pinning a medal onto a U.S. Marines uniform. The uniform displays the name tape 'ANGULO' on the left chest and 'U.S. MARINES' branch tape on the right, both in the standard MARPAT digital camouflage pattern. The medal being pinned appears to have a red and white ribbon, consistent with a military decoration ceremony.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms are shaking hands while jointly holding a red presentation folder bearing the U.S. Marine Corps emblem (Eagle, Globe, and Anchor). The ceremony appears to be an award or commendation presentation taking place on a military airfield flight line. Large aircraft hangars, including one with an arched structure, and palm trees are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine Corps color guard stands at attention on a military airfield tarmac during a formal ceremony. The central group holds the American flag and what appears to be a Marine Corps unit guidon, surrounded by rows of state and unit flags. Military helicopters, including what appears to be CH-53s and V-22 Ospreys, are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine Corps officer in MARPAT camouflage uniform is speaking into a microphone on a military airfield tarmac. Large military helicopters, identifiable as CH-53E Super Stallions, are visible in the background. The setting appears to be an official ceremony or briefing conducted outdoors on the flight line.
    A U.S. Marine Corps officer named Angulo, wearing MARPAT camouflage utilities and displaying a medal on his chest, addresses a formation during what appears to be a military ceremony. He is speaking to an assembled group of Marines standing at parade rest behind him, with color guard personnel holding the American flag and unit guidons. The setting appears to be an outdoor tarmac or flight line, with military aircraft visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniform is addressing a formation on a military flight line, holding papers and gesturing while speaking. Behind him, multiple color guard members hold unit guidons and the American flag, with rows of Marines standing at attention. Military helicopters are visible in the background, suggesting this is a formal ceremony at a Marine Corps air station.
    A United States Marine Corps color guard ceremony is taking place on a tarmac adjacent to large aircraft hangars. Marines in camouflage utilities are marching with the USMC flag and the American flag while fellow Marines render salutes. Civilians and family members are visible under a red canopy observing the formal military ceremony.

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