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    MALS-13 Relief and Appointment Ceremony [Image 10 of 12]

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    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place in an indoor venue, likely a ballroom or event hall on a military installation. A central figure is passing what appears to be a ceremonial sword or saber between two standing Marines, consistent with a change of command or relief and appointment ceremony. An audience of uniformed Marines is seated and observing the proceedings from the left side of the frame.

    U.S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    08.04.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Foster 

    Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brandon L. Kneemiller, left, commanding officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, receives the sword of office from Sgt. Maj. Richard Troncatti, center, outgoing senior enlisted leader, MALS-13, MAG-13, 3d MAW, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Aug. 4, 2026. The ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility and accountability of the senior enlisted leader of MALS-13 from Sgt. Maj. Richard Troncatti to Sgt. Maj. Jared A. Parker. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah E. Foster)

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    Date Taken: 08.04.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 13:29
    Photo ID: 9922333
    VIRIN: 260804-M-DQ900-1101
    Resolution: 4053x2703
    Size: 2.07 MB
    Location: U.S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, ARIZONA, US
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    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place inside a large indoor hall with ornate carpeting. Marines in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms are standing at attention in formation, with a color guard bearing unit guidons and streamers visible in the center. The setting appears to be a change of command, award, or unit ceremony conducted indoors.
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    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place in an indoor venue, likely a ballroom or event hall on a military installation. A central figure is passing what appears to be a ceremonial sword or saber between two standing Marines, consistent with a change of command or relief and appointment ceremony. An audience of uniformed Marines is seated and observing the proceedings from the left side of the frame.
    MALS-13 Relief and Appointment Ceremony
    MALS-13 Relief and Appointment Ceremony

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