U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger/Released 251114-M-BD377-2418.JPG
Nov 14, 2025
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, receives the sword of office from Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Lumm is retiring after 30 years of service, and Merles passed the sword to Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton, who assumed the senior enlisted leadership role. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)
CAMERA
Canon EOS R6m2
LENS
RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
APERTURE
4
SHUTTERSPEED
1/1000
ISO
100
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