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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Shonti J. Gregory, the oncoming Sergeant Major of Recruiting Station Albuquerque, 8th Marine Corps District, speaks to the audience during Recruiting Station Albuquerque’s relief and appointment ceremony at New Mexico Veterans Memorial, June 2, 2025.

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Morales/Released 250602-M-KC226-9852.JPG

Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Shonti J. Gregory, the oncoming Sergeant Major of Recruiting Station Albuquerque, 8th Marine Corps District, speaks to the audience during Recruiting Station Albuquerque’s relief and appointment ceremony at New Mexico Veterans Memorial, June 2, 2025. The Relief and Appointment Ceremony serves as the ceremonial changeover between sergeants major, honoring the contributions of the outgoing while offering the opportunity for the oncoming sergeant major to introduce themself to the Marines now in their charge. Sgt. Maj. Pablo G. Alarcon relinquished his duties as sergeant major of Recruiting Station Albuquerque to Sgt. Maj. Shonti J. Gregory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Morales)

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Canon EOS R

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2500

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