Marine Corps Col. Daren J. Erickson, center, commanding officer of Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, passes a noncommissioned officer (NCO) sword to Sgt. Maj. Chasen E. Getty, left, incoming sergeant major of RTR, MCRD San Diego, during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCRD San Diego, Calif., June 24, 2016. Erickson transferred the NCO sword to signify Getty’s appointment as sergeant major. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erick J. ClarosVillalta)

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