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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis/Released 260603-M-XY994-2050.JPG
Jun 8, 2026
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steven Kern, right, the oncoming sergeant major of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Ohio, and Sgt. Maj. Lee Ancona, the outgoing sergeant major of VMGR-152, MAG-12, 1st MAW, and a native of Antioch, California, march during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 3, 2026. Relief and appointment ceremonies are a tradition that represents the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from one sergeant major to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)
CAMERA
Canon EOS R5
LENS
RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
APERTURE
28/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/125
ISO
3200
No camera details available.
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