Apr 9, 2025

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith and the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, stand beside the 41st Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Steven Sexton, left, 42nd Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Daniel Vazquez-Colon, right, for a photo after the Color Sergeant relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., April 4, 2025. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the national ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official United States Marine Corps Color Guard at MBW and is responsible for training and preparing Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R6

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/30

ISO

640

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R6

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/30

ISO

640