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3d Marine Littoral Regiment

Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

From left, Philippine Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ariel Mesa, the sergeant major of 4th Marine Brigade, gives a token of appreciation to U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Christopher Lee, a native of Hawaii and the outgoing command senior enlisted leader assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, for a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Cape Bojeador, Philippines, May 17, 2026. The passing of the sword during the ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority and responsibility from 1st Sgt. Christopher Lee, the outgoing command senior enlisted leader, to Sgt. Maj. Christian Hutson, the incoming command senior enlisted leader of 3rd LCT. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Iyer Ramakrishna)

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Iyer Ramakrishna/Released 260517-M-DT244-1154.JPG

Jun 3, 2026

From left, Philippine Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ariel Mesa, the sergeant major of 4th Marine Brigade, gives a token of appreciation to U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Christopher Lee, a native of Hawaii and the outgoing command senior enlisted leader assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, for a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Cape Bojeador, Philippines, May 17, 2026. The passing of the sword during the ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority and responsibility from 1st Sgt. Christopher Lee, the outgoing command senior enlisted leader, to Sgt. Maj. Christian Hutson, the incoming command senior enlisted leader of 3rd LCT. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Iyer Ramakrishna)

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Canon EOS R5

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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

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1/1600

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100

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