Marine Sgt. Maj. James Martin passes the Non-Commissioned Officer sword to Lt. Col. Christopher Bush, Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 Commander on July 23, 2010 during a relief and appointment ceremony held at Camp Ripley, Minn. The passing of the sword to the commander signifies that Sgt. Maj. Martin has been relieved of his responsibilities as the Squadron Sgt. Maj. (photo by 1st Lt. Kenneth R. Toole, Camp Ripley Public Affairs Officer)
Marine Sgt. Maj. Duane Hauer receives the Non-Commissioned Officer sword from Lt. Col. Christopher Bush, Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 Commander on July 23, 2010 during a relief and appointment ceremony held at Camp Ripley, Minn. The passing of the sword from the commander signifies that Sgt. Maj. Hauer has been entrusted with his responsibilities as the Squadron Sgt. Maj. (photo by 1st Lt. Kenneth R. Toole, Camp Ripley Public Affairs Officer)
The Marines of Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 present arms during the playing of the National Anthem on July 23, 2010. The Squadron held their relief and appointment ceremony for their Sgt. Maj. at Camp Ripley during their annual training period.
Marine Lt. Col. Christopher Bush, Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 Commander, presents Marine Sgt. Maj. James Martin with the Meritorious Service Medal during a relief and appointment ceremony on July 23, 2010 at Camp Ripley, Minn. Sgt. Maj. Martin was relieved of his post as the Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 Sgt. Maj. and Sgt. Maj. Duane Hauer was appointed the new Sgt. Maj. (photo by 1st Lt. Kenneth R. Toole, Camp Ripley Public Affairs Officer)
Marine Sgt. Maj. Duane Hauer delivers his initial address to the Marines of Marine Wing Support Squadron 471. Sgt. Maj. Hauer was appointed as the Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 Sgt. Maj. during a relief and appointment ceremony on July 23, 2010 at Camp Ripley, Minn. (photo by 1st Lt. Kenneth R. Toole, Camp Ripley Public Affairs Officer)
Marine Sgt. Maj. James Martin delivers his farewell address to the Marines of Marine Wing Support Squadron 471. Sgt. Maj. Martin was relieved of his post as the Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 Sgt. Maj. and Sgt. Maj. Duane Hauer was appointed the new Sgt. Maj. during a relief and appointment ceremony on July 23, 2010 at Camp Ripley, Minn. (photo by 1st Lt. Kenneth R. Toole, Camp Ripley Public Affairs Officer)
