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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, left, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, incoming sergeant major from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island/Eastern Recruiting Region, stand at the position of attention during a relief and appointment ceremony, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Louisiana, June 30, 2023. The ceremony exemplifies customs and traditions by showcasing the transfer of leadership between the outgoing and incoming sergeants major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)