Sgt. Maj. Joseph D. Shaw, the incoming sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, receives the sword of office from Col. James B. Stopa, the commanding officer of II MHG, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, Aug. 2. Shaw recently served as the sergeant major of 2nd Marine Division (Forward) while it deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan as Task Force Leatherneck in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. II MHG receives new Sergeant Major 120802-M-PH073-044

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