Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade, center, sergeant major, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, relinquishes the sword of office to Brig. Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, MCIEAST, MCB Camp Lejeune during a relief and appointment ceremony held at the Wallace Creek gymnasium on MCB Camp Lejeune, , Jan. 8, 2018. The traditional ceremony symbolizes the passing of responsibilities from Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade to Sgt. Maj. Charles A. Metzger.

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