Sgt. Maj. Darnell Richardson, right, outbound Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 sergeant major, returns the sword of office to Lt. Col. Kolter Miller, MALS-12 commanding officer, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 12, 2016. This ceremony symbolizes the end of Richardson’s role as MALS-12 sergeant major. The passing of the sword of office represents the transferring of duties and responsibilities from one sergeant major to another. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released)

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