U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James W. Underwood III, outgoing sergeant major, 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division welcomes the incoming Sgt. Maj. during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sep. 6, 2024. Sgt. Maj. Christian R. Appleman took command of the battalion and gave a speech during the ceremony to express his confidence in the Marines under his command. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Peterson)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gregory P. Gordon, the former operations officer of 2d Marine Division, retires after 27 years of dedicated service on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 12, 2024. The ceremony was held to honor Gordon’s achievements during his years of service from combat operations in Western Al Anbar Province to deploying forces in support of operations conducted in Syria and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Christopher Doughty)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steven J. Siclari, the outgoing commanding officer of 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, presents the colors and relinquishes command to Lt. Col. Jason E. Gwin, the oncoming commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2024. This change of command ceremony represented the transfer of authority and responsibilities from Lt. Col. Siclari to Lt. Col. Gwin. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marines with 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participate in a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 13, 2024. During the ceremony, Col. Gregory P. Gordon, the outgoing commanding officer, relinquished command to Col. Neil R. Berry. (U.S. Marine Corps video Cpl Christopher Doughty)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian M. Carthon, outgoing commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion (II MSB), II Marine Expeditionary Force, relinquishes command of II MSB to Lt. Col. Spencer D. Sweet, incoming commanding officer of II MSB, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 10, 2024. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Maurion Moore)