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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis/Released 260603-M-XY994-1061.JPG
Jun 8, 2026
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steven Kern, right, the outgoing sergeant major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, salutes Lt. Col. Federico Mendizabal, the commanding officer of H&HS, MCAS Iwakuni, during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAS 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
RF28-70mm F2 L USM
APERTURE
32/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/125
ISO
2500
No camera details available.
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