Marine Corps Lt. Col. Erik C. Quist (center), commanding officer, Combat Instructor Battalion, conducts a relief and appointment ceremony at the Hawk Lounge on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 8, 2021. Sgt. Maj. James Foster (right), former sergeant major, Combat Instructor Battalion, relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Garrett G. Kirkby (left), previous sergeant major, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing.

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