Marine Corps Sgt. Mitchell Johnson, a Warner Robins, Georgia, native and combat photographer, gets pinned to the rank of Sgt. during his promotion ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Jan. 9, 2024. Johnson was promoted to the rank of sergeant, a title referred to as the backbone of the Marine Corps, which indicates proficiency in their occupational specialty and leadership capabilities.

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