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Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 commanding officer Lt. Col. Jonathan O. Gackle passes the sword to Master Gunnery Sgt. Maurice Patterson during the MALS-12 post-and-relief ceremony here June 11. Sgt. Maj. James C. Kirkland was relieved by Master Gunnery Sgt. Maurice Patterson after serving as the MALS-12 squadron sergeant major since July of 2006.
090611-M-6323R-007.jpg Photo By: LCpl John M. Raufmann

Jun 11, 2009
MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Japan - Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 commanding officer Lt. Col. Jonathan O. Gackle passes the sword to Master Gunnery Sgt. Maurice Patterson during the MALS-12 post-and-relief ceremony here June 11. Sgt. Maj. James C. Kirkland was relieved by Master Gunnery Sgt. Maurice Patterson after serving as the MALS-12 squadron sergeant major since July of 2006.


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