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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez ()

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, right, sergeant major of 12th Marine Regiment, presents a gift following the retirement ceremony of Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Martinet, former sergeant major of 3d Marine Division, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2023. Martinet served more than 25 honorable years in the Marine Corps; in addition to his time with 3d Marine Division, he completed numerous tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom during his career.

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