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Master Sgt. Vernell Hall claps with his wife, Candice

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall claps with his wife, Candice

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall claps with his wife, Candice Hall, as they listen to speakers during the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at McGill Tra... More

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken speaks at the Signal Corps

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken speaks at the Signal Corps

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken speaks at the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at McGill Training Center on Fort Meade, Md., Oct. 9, 2013. Aiken is th... More

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken sits with her mother Dalane

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken sits with her mother Dalane

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken sits with her mother Dalane Aiken while waiting for the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony to proceed at McGill Training... More

Sergeant Maj. Brian S. Alsleben (right), the incoming

Sergeant Maj. Brian S. Alsleben (right), the incoming

Sergeant Maj. Brian S. Alsleben (right), the incoming sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division receives the sword of office from Lt. Col. John K. Kelley, left, the battalion’s c... More

Sgt. 1st Class Francis Mensah stands at attention with

Sgt. 1st Class Francis Mensah stands at attention with

Sgt. 1st Class Francis Mensah stands at attention with the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) during the NCOA "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at McGill Training Center on Fort Me... More

The color guard of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment,

The color guard of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment,

The color guard of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 12, 2015. During the ceremony, outgoing battalion sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Manue... More

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall (left) stands and prays with

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall (left) stands and prays with

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall (left) stands and prays with his wife, Candice Hall, and Command Sgt. Major Daniels (right) during the invocation for the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) ... More

Sergeant Maj. Manuel Colon, the outgoing sergeant major

Sergeant Maj. Manuel Colon, the outgoing sergeant major

Sergeant Maj. Manuel Colon, the outgoing sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division addresses and thanks the guests during his relief and appointment ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune,... More

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser is passed a noncommissioned

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser is passed a noncommissioned

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser is passed a noncommissioned officer (NCO) sword by Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken during the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ... More

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser passes a noncommissioned

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser passes a noncommissioned

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser passes a noncommissioned officer (NCO) sword to Master Sgt. Vernell Hall during the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" cere... More

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken poses with the Signal Corps Regimental NCOA for one last photo of her and her tea... More

MALS-14 welcomes Moore, bids Brunner farewell

MALS-14 welcomes Moore, bids Brunner farewell

Sergeant Maj. Steven P. Brunner relinquished his post as the senior enlisted Marine of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 to Sgt. Maj. Adam J. Moore during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, March 6.

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser is passed a noncommissioned

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser is passed a noncommissioned

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser is passed a noncommissioned officer (NCO) sword by Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken during the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ... More

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken smiles and is acknowledged

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken smiles and is acknowledged

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken smiles and is acknowledged by Staff Sgt. Tyrone Clakely after the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at McGill Training ... More

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken poses with the Signal Corps Regimental NCOA for one last photo of her and her tea... More

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed the NCO sword to begin his new position as command sergeant major of the Tennessee National Guard 30th Troop Command. Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Scott passed ... More

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel P. Yudin, right,

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel P. Yudin, right,

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel P. Yudin, right, incoming senior enlisted advisor of the 340th Brigade Support Battalion, 115th Regional Support Group, California Army National Guard, accepts the noncommissi... More

Command Sgt.Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed

Command Sgt.Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed

Command Sgt.Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed the NCO sword to begin his new position as command sergeant ajor of the Tennessee National Guard 30th Troop Command. Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Scott passed th... More

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken smiles as her mother Dalane

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken smiles as her mother Dalane

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken smiles as her mother Dalane Aiken receives flowers from Sgt. 1st Class Gisell Allen as a token of gratitude during the opening offerings for the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned... More

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken (center) poses with the Signal Corps Regimental NCOA Operations Noncommissioned O... More

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez walks

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez walks

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez walks into his retirement ceremony Sept. 26, 2020, at the California Army National Guard’s 340th Brigade Support Battalion in Seaside, California. The 340th senio... More

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed the NCO sword to begin his new position as command sergeant major of the Tennessee National Guard 30th Troop Command. Command Sgt. Maj.Terry Scott passed t... More

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez, outgoing

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez, outgoing

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez, outgoing senior enlisted advisor of the 340th Brigade Support Battalion, 115th Regional Support Group, California Army National Guard, gives his final remarks to... More

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel P. Yudin, incoming

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel P. Yudin, incoming

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel P. Yudin, incoming senior enlisted advisor of the 340th Brigade Support Battalion, 115th Regional Support Group, California Army National Guard, speaks to his new Soldiers and... More

After 29 years of military service, 23 with the California

After 29 years of military service, 23 with the California

After 29 years of military service, 23 with the California Army National Guard, U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez retired Sept. 27, 2020 and now plans to spend more time with his wife, Marie, two ... More

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser stands between Master

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser stands between Master

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser stands between Master Sgt. Vernell Hall (left) and Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken (right) before marching them into a small formation to participate in the "passing of the NCO sword;"... More

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken hugs friends and family after

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken hugs friends and family after

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken hugs friends and family after the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at McGill Training Center on Fort Meade, Md., Oct. ... More

55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) 1st Sgt. Joseph

55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) 1st Sgt. Joseph

55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) 1st Sgt. Joseph Billups poses with Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken, after the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at ... More

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall sits beside his wife, Candice

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall sits beside his wife, Candice

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall sits beside his wife, Candice Hall, as she receives flowers from Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Moses as a token of welcoming during the opening offerings for the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommi... More

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall receives and shuts a

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall receives and shuts a

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall receives and shuts a noncommissioned officer (NCO) sword during the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at McGill Training... More

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall stands with his wife, Candice

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall stands with his wife, Candice

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall stands with his wife, Candice Hall, during the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at McGill Training Center on Fort Meade... More

Sgt. 1st Class Francis Mensah stands at parade rest

Sgt. 1st Class Francis Mensah stands at parade rest

Sgt. 1st Class Francis Mensah stands at parade rest with the U.S. flag, representing the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) during the NCOA "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at McG... More

“Don’t be the feared leader. It doesn’t work,” declares

“Don’t be the feared leader. It doesn’t work,” declares

“Don’t be the feared leader. It doesn’t work,” declares U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez, outgoing senior enlisted advisor of the 340th Brigade Support Battalion, 115th Regional Support Group, Ca... More

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken receives and exposes a

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken receives and exposes a

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken receives and exposes a noncommissioned officer (NCO) sword during the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at McGill Train... More

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken (right) laughs with friend, Defense Information School (DINFOS) Instructor Staff ... More

Sgt. Audrey Santana sings the national anthem with

Sgt. Audrey Santana sings the national anthem with

Sgt. Audrey Santana sings the national anthem with for the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony proceeding at McGill Training Center on Fort Meade, ... More

Sgt. 1st Class Francis Mensah brings the  the Signal

Sgt. 1st Class Francis Mensah brings the the Signal

Sgt. 1st Class Francis Mensah brings the the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) to present arms during the NCOA "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at McGill Training Center on Fort... More

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps

Outgoing Department Branch Chief of the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken (right) poses with friend, Defense Information School (DINFOS) Instructor Staff S... More

Under unique circumstances, the transfer of responsibilities

Under unique circumstances, the transfer of responsibilities

Under unique circumstances, the transfer of responsibilities of two commands, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Marine Corps Forces Africa, is passed on as Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the outgoing sergeant maj... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jabari Reneau, commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jabari Reneau, commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jabari Reneau, commanding officer of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA)-242, speaks about the outbound and incoming sergeants major at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni,... More

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jabari

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jabari

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jabari Reneau, commanding office of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA)-242, Sgt. Maj. James L. Shadle, incoming sergeant major of VMFA(AW)-242 and S... More

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser stacks her hand on

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser stacks her hand on

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser stacks her hand on a noncommissioned officer (NCO) sword with Master Sgt. Vernell Hall during the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Respon... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason L. Kappen, outbound

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason L. Kappen, outbound

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason L. Kappen, outbound sergeant major for Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA)-242, sits with his family after being relieved of his duties at Marine Corps Air Statio... More

The 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, Col.

The 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, Col.

The 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, Col. Jason Morris, and Sgt. Maj. John S. Hawes, pass the noncommissioned officer sword during the relief and appointment ceremony aboard Naval Station Great Lak... More

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser speaks with Master

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser speaks with Master

Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser speaks with Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken, while waiting for the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony to proceed at McGi... More

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez, outgoing

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez, outgoing

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez, outgoing senior enlisted advisor of the 340th Brigade Support Battalion, 115th Regional Support Group, California Army National Guard, looks to the skies to hold... More

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall speaks at the Signal Corps

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall speaks at the Signal Corps

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall speaks at the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at McGill Training Center on Fort Meade, Md., Oct. 9, 2013. Hall is the ... More

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall sits with his wife Candice

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall sits with his wife Candice

Master Sgt. Vernell Hall sits with his wife Candice Hall, while waiting for the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony to proceed at McGill Training C... More

Sergeant Maj. Manuel Colon, center right, the outgoing

Sergeant Maj. Manuel Colon, center right, the outgoing

Sergeant Maj. Manuel Colon, center right, the outgoing sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and Sgt. Maj. Brian S. Alsleben, left, the incoming sergeant major, stand in fron... More

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez, right,

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez, right,

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven J. Rodriguez, right, senior enlisted advisor of the 340th Brigade Support Battalion, 115th Regional Support Group, California Army National Guard, passes the noncommissioned o... More

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed the NCO sword to begin his new position as command sergeant major of the Tennessee National Guard 30th Troop Command. Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Scott passed ... More

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Butler was officially passed the NCO sword to begin his new position as command sergeant major of the Tennessee National Guard 30th Troop Command. Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Scott passed ... More

Sgt. 1st Class Francis Mensah stands at parade rest

Sgt. 1st Class Francis Mensah stands at parade rest

Sgt. 1st Class Francis Mensah stands at parade rest with the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) during the NCOA "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at McGill Training Center on Fort ... More

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken (left) sings the Army Song

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken (left) sings the Army Song

Master Sgt. Tanisha Aiken (left) sings the Army Song with Command Sgt. Major Emma Krouser, during the Signal Corps Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) "Change of Responsibility" ceremony at McGill... More

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