Brig. Gen. Bradley S. James, left, commander of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, awards Sgt. Maj. Rodney L. Lane, right, the parting sergeant major of 4th MAW, a Legion of Merit Medal for his outstanding 30 years of service to the U.S. Marine Corps during a relief and appointment ceremony held at the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th MAW, flight line, New Orleans, June 2, 2018. Lane relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Thomas M. Burkhardt, who will post as the new sergeant major for 4th MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens)