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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon ()

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Spillane (left), the commanding officer of 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, passes the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. Bradley Leddy (right), the oncoming sergeant major of 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 29, 2022. The emblematic passing of the sword of office signifies the transfer of responsibilities from Sgt. Maj. Terrell Ford to Sgt. Maj. Bradley Leddy.

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