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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Brian D. Olea, the outgoing Sergeant Major, salutes for the National Anthem during the Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) one Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. Sgt.Maj. Olea served with VMX-1 honorably for three years, ensuring that Marines assigned to the squadron performed their duties while continuously building unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Brian D. Olea, the outgoing Sergeant Major, salutes for the National Anthem during the Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) one Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. Sgt.Maj. Olea served with VMX-1 honorably for three years, ensuring that Marines assigned to the squadron performed their duties while continuously building unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

Photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Brian D. Olea, the outgoing Sergeant Major, receives an award during the Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) one Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. Sgt.Maj. Olea served with VMX-1 honorably for three years, ensuring that Marines assigned to the squadron performed their duties while continuously building unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Brian D. Olea, the outgoing Sergeant Major, receives an award during the Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) one Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. Sgt.Maj. Olea served with VMX-1 honorably for three years, ensuring that Marines assigned to the squadron performed their duties while continuously building unit morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

Photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano

U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One participate in the Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One participate in the Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

Photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano

U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One participate in the Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One participate in the Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

Photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano

U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One participate in the battle color ceremony as part of the Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One participate in the battle color ceremony as part of the Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

Photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Brian D. Olea, the outgoing sergeant major of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) One, passes the sword during the VMX-1 Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Brian D. Olea, the outgoing sergeant major of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) One, passes the sword during the VMX-1 Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

Photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Brian D. Olea, outgoing Sergeant Major, bows his head for the Chaplain’s invocation during the Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Brian D. Olea, outgoing Sergeant Major, bows his head for the Chaplain’s invocation during the Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

Photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano

U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One participate in the battle color ceremony as part of the Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One participate in the battle color ceremony as part of the Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

Photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

Photo by Pfc. John Hall

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

Photo by Pfc. John Hall

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

Photo by Pfc. John Hall

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

Photo by Pfc. John Hall

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

Photo by Pfc. John Hall

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

Photo by Pfc. John Hall

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

Photo by Pfc. John Hall

U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. Melisa Y. Cancienne, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 1stSgt., is pinned during her frocking ceremony at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 3, 2019. Traditionally, a 1stSgt. serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of a company, but in H&HS's case the 1stSgt Cancienne will be the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. Melisa Y. Cancienne, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 1stSgt., is pinned during her frocking ceremony at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 3, 2019. Traditionally, a 1stSgt. serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of a company, but in H&HS's case the 1stSgt Cancienne will be the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

Photo by Pfc. John Hall

U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. Melisa Y. Cancienne, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 1stSgt., is pinned during her frocking ceremony at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 3, 2019. Traditionally, a 1stSgt. serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of a company, but in H&HS's case the 1stSgt Cancienne will be the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. Melisa Y. Cancienne, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 1stSgt., is pinned during her frocking ceremony at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 3, 2019. Traditionally, a 1stSgt. serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of a company, but in H&HS's case the 1stSgt Cancienne will be the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

Photo by Pfc. John Hall

U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. Melisa Y. Cancienne, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 1stSgt., is pinned during her frocking ceremony at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 3, 2019. Traditionally, a 1stSgt. serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of a company, but in H&HS's case the 1stSgt Cancienne will be the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. Melisa Y. Cancienne, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 1stSgt., is pinned during her frocking ceremony at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 3, 2019. Traditionally, a 1stSgt. serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of a company, but in H&HS's case the 1stSgt Cancienne will be the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

Photo by Pfc. John Hall

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Johanny Obregon, the Operations (S-3) Chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, conducts her daily routine duties at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., May 31 2019. In the Marine Corps, S-3 Marines are responsible for the day-to-day training operations that take place on base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. John Hall)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Johanny Obregon, the Operations (S-3) Chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, conducts her daily routine duties at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., May 31 2019. In the Marine Corps, S-3 Marines are responsible for the day-to-day training operations that take place on base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. John Hall)

Photo by Pfc. John Hall

A S-60 57mm Anti-Aircraft Gun sits on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Ariz., May 31 2019. The weapon was captured by 2nd Light Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion and gifted to MCAS Yuma in recognition of the Harrier Pilots who braved Iraqi anti-aircraft fire throughout Operation Desert Storn and the liberation of Kuwait. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. John Hall)

A S-60 57mm Anti-Aircraft Gun sits on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Ariz., May 31 2019. The weapon was captured by 2nd Light Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion and gifted to MCAS Yuma in recognition of the Harrier Pilots who braved Iraqi anti-aircraft fire throughout Operation Desert Storn and the liberation of Kuwait. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. John Hall)

Photo by Pfc. John Hall

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma