Colonel Jennifer E. Shaar, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, transfers the non-commissioned officers’ sword to Sgt. Maj. Dennis J. Downing, incoming sergeant major, indicating his post to duty during the post and relief ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 30. Sergeant Maj. Leveta S. Smith was relieved by Downing as the battalion sergeant major.

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