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31st MEU sergeant major relinquishes sword of office, Mota assumes duties
180427-M-OP674-379.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Amy Phan

Apr 27, 2018
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan - Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham, out-going sergeant major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to receive the Legion of Merit at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2018. Lanham relinquished the sword to Sgt. Maj. Edwin Mota during the ceremony. Mota assumed duties as the 31st MEU sergeant major after leaving 2nd Raider Battalion and Lanham is slated to assume duties as sergeant major of 12th Marine Corps District at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, During Lanham’s tenure, the 31st MEU supported several exercises across the Indo-Pacific region, including Philippines Amphibious Landing Exercise, Exercise Cobra Gold in Thailand and Exercise Talisman Saber in Australia.


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