U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Perry Bessant, the incoming sergeant major of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives remarks 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)
| Date Taken: | 07.31.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.21.2026 15:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9882501 |
| VIRIN: | 260731-M-CX474-1427 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 2.57 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 15 |
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