U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason Burkett, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve and commanding officer of Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, starts the sergeant major relief and appointment ceremony with Master Gunnery Sgt. Felipe Lopez, outgoing sergeant major for Headquarters battalion Marine Forces Reserve, Marine Forces South, conducts a passing of the sword with Sgt. Maj. Michelle Hill, incoming sergeant major for Headquarters battalion Marine Forces Reserve, Marine Forces South, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 21, 2023. The ceremony exemplifies customs and tradition by showcasing the transfer of leadership between the outgoing and incoming sergeants major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)