U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David M. Potter relinquishes his post as sergeant major of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, to Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Yeaman during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, June 26, 2026. The ceremony is a formal event where authority of senior enlisted leader is transferred to another individual, honoring tradition and leadership continuity. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gabriel Doherty)
The family of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David M. Potter, the outgoing sergeant major of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, receive gifts during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, June 26, 2026. The historic post and relief ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the U.S. Marine Corps, allowing the new appointed Sergeant Major the opportunity to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micah Thompson)
