Marine Corps Sean Dynan, right, the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, presents Sgt. Maj. Oranjel Leavy, outgoing sergeant major of the 15th MEU, with the meritorious service medal during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 6, 2023. During the ceremony, Leavy relinquished his post to Sgt. Maj. John Schlaud, after serving as the 15th MEU sergeant major since June 2021.

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