U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Elena M. Rodriguez prepares to report to Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, the commanding general of 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2d MEB), during her appointment ceremony as the first official sergeant major of the 2d MEB aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in Gaeta, Italy, Aug. 28, 2024. This historic appointment not only highlights Rodriguez's distinguished career and leadership, but also underscores the critical role of the 2d MEB as Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2) in supporting U.S. interests in the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area of responsibility. TF 61/2 is a forward-deployed command element in support of U.S. Sixth Fleet operations in the EUCOM and U.S. Africa Command, and is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to support U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)
Date Taken: | 08.28.2024 |
Date Posted: | 08.28.2024 10:26 |
Photo ID: | 8614490 |
VIRIN: | 240828-M-IN847-1002 |
Resolution: | 1856x2784 |
Size: | 2.55 MB |
Location: | GAETA, IT |
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