Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael Dutchin, the oncoming sergeant major of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 12, receives the noncommissioned officer sword from Lt. Col. Michael Lupient, commanding officer of MALS-12, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 9, 2021. A relief and appointment ceremony is held to signify the transfer of authority from the outgoing sergeant major to the oncoming sergeant major.

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