Keywords: 110609-M-KS211-191 (5817892589).jpg Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent second from left prepares to hand the sword of office to Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen James F Amos signifying the relinquishment of his duties as Sgt Maj Micheal Barrett waits to receive the sword from Amos during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington D C June 9 2011 Barrett took charge as the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps DoD Photo by Lance Cpl Tia Dufour U S Marine Corps/Released https //www flickr com/photos/39955793 N07/5817892589/ 110609-M-KS211-191 2011-06-09 19 48 https //www flickr com/people/39955793 N07 U S Department of Defense Current Photos PD-USGov U S Department of Defense Current Photos https //flickr com/photos/39955793 N07/5817892589 2016-09-03 14 12 57 United States Government Work Ceremonies of the United States Marine Corps Marine Barracks Washington D C |