Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Hoewing, middle, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives the ceremonial non-commissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Roland R. McGinnis, right, the incoming sergeant major of MAG 16, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 14, 2022. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one individual to another. MAG-16 provides assault support transport of combat troops, supplies,
Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Hoewing, middle, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives the ceremonial non-commissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Roland R. McGinnis, right, the incoming sergeant major of MAG 16, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 14, 2022. The relief and appointment ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one individual to another. MAG-16 provides assault support transport of combat troops, supplies, and equipment, under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander.
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