Marine Corps Lt. Col. Marcus Gillett, left, commanding officer for 9th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB), Sgt. Maj. Terrell Ford, oncoming battalion sergeant major, and Master Sgt. Thomas VanOrden, commander of troops, prepare for the passing of the sword of office during an appointment ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2023. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Terrell Ford assumed the position as sergeant major for 9th ESB. 3rd Marine Logistics Group, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logi
Marine Corps Lt. Col. Marcus Gillett, left, commanding officer for 9th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB), Sgt. Maj. Terrell Ford, oncoming battalion sergeant major, and Master Sgt. Thomas VanOrden, commander of troops, prepare for the passing of the sword of office during an appointment ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2023. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Terrell Ford assumed the position as sergeant major for 9th ESB. 3rd Marine Logistics Group, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
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