MARFORCOM relief and appointment ceremony

Sgt. Maj. Michael Jones (left) passes his sword to Lt. Gen. Robert Neller (right) during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Va., June 19, 2015. The passing of the sword is a tradition in the Marine Corps representing the relinquishment of duties. Jones received the Legion of Merit with gold star and retired after 32 years of service in the Marine Corps. Sgt. Maj. Christopher Robinson (center) assumed the duties of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command sergeant major. (USMC photo by Steve Kotecki/RELEASED)

150619-M-JL266-030.JPG Photo By: Steve Kotecki

Jun 19, 2015

Norfolk, Va. - Sgt. Maj. Michael Jones (left) passes his sword to Lt. Gen. Robert Neller (right) during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Va., June 19, 2015. The passing of the sword is a tradition in the Marine Corps representing the relinquishment of duties. Jones received the Legion of Merit with gold star and retired after 32 years of service in the Marine Corps. Sgt. Maj. Christopher Robinson (center) assumed the duties of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command sergeant major. (USMC photo by Steve Kotecki/RELEASED)

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