U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Earl E. Budd, the outgoing sergeant major of CLR-17, sits with his family after being awarded the Legion of Merit during his relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 25, 2024. The Legion of Merit is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. A relief and appointment ceremony is a military tradition that signifies all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the old and new senior enlisted leader of the command. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Earl D. Budd, the outgoing sergeant major of CLR-17, relinquished his role of Regimental Sergeant Major to Sgt. Maj. Lawrence S. Hudson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Rogers)
Date Taken: | 10.25.2024 |
Date Posted: | 11.01.2024 14:19 |
Photo ID: | 8726017 |
VIRIN: | 241025-M-QG276-1441 |
Resolution: | 6218x4145 |
Size: | 4.8 MB |
Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
Web Views: | 20 |
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