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Sergeant Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Maj. of the Marine Corps, passes the the battle colors to Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, during the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Relinquishment of Office Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 10, 2023. General David H. Berger relinquished the duties of the office of the Commandant of the Marine Corps to the Assistant Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith. While Gen. Smith has been nominated to be the 39th Commandant, his nomination remains pending in the Senate. General Smith will perform the duties of the Commandant until a successor is appointed, retaining the title and position of Assistant Commandant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

Relinquishment of Command

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales/Released 230710-M-KC226-1234.JPG

Jul 14, 2023

Sergeant Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Maj. of the Marine Corps, passes the the battle colors to Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, during the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Relinquishment of Office Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 10, 2023. General David H. Berger relinquished the duties of the office of the Commandant of the Marine Corps to the Assistant Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith. While Gen. Smith has been nominated to be the 39th Commandant, his nomination remains pending in the Senate. General Smith will perform the duties of the Commandant until a successor is appointed, retaining the title and position of Assistant Commandant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales)

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