1st Civil Affairs Group: Relief, Appointment, & Change of Command [2024]

Join us for an exclusive look at the 1st Civil Affairs Group as they host a special event featuring relief, appointment, and a change of command ceremony in 2024. Witness the transition of leadership and the continuation of their vital mission. Don't miss out on this important moment in the history of the 1st Civil Affairs Group. Subscribe now for more military updates and events.
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1st Civil Affairs Group hosts Relief and Appointment
CA, UNITED STATES
05.18.2024

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David M. Fallon, relinquishes the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. Robert K. Lusk, as he assumes command of the 1st Civil Affairs Group at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 18, 2024. The historic post and relief ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the U.S. Marine Corps. The ceremony serves as the official changeover between sergeants major, honoring the outgoing sergeant majors’ contributions, while offering the opportunity for the oncoming sergeant major to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)

Film Credits: Video by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton