Brig. Gen. Julian D. Alford, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, presents Sgt. Maj. Charles A. Metzger, sergeant major, MCIEAST, MCB Camp Lejeune with the sword of office 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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