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Nov 14, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton reports to Col. David Merles, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, to receive the sword of office during the Nov. 14 relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The sword was passed from Sgt. Maj. Julian Lumm, marking the transfer of senior enlisted leadership after Lumm’s 30 years of service. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Dustin Senger)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R6m2

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R6m2

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

100