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    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a banquet hall or event room. Two Marines in the foreground are exchanging what appears to be a ceremonial sword or NCO sword, indicative of a change of command or relief and appointment ceremony. A large audience of uniformed Marines and civilian guests are seated in rows observing the proceedings.

    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, passes the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. Sgt. Maj. Jared A. Parker, incoming 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 13:43
    Photo ID: 9922337
    VIRIN: 260804-M-DQ900-1117
    Resolution: 4265x2845
    Size: 2.38 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 in what appears to be a banquet hall or event room. Two Marines in the foreground are exchanging what appears to be a ceremonial sword or NCO sword, indicative of a change of command or relief and appointment ceremony. A large audience of uniformed Marines and civilian guests are seated in rows observing the proceedings.
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