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Marine Aircraft Group 49 holds Relief and Appointment Retirement ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps. Sg. Maj. William Singleton, Marine Aircraft Group 49 sergeant major, renders a salute to U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Russell Rybka, Marine Aircraft Group 49 commander, during a relief and appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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Dependents of U.S. Marine Corps. Sg. Maj. William Singleton, Marine Aircraft Group 49 sergeant major, receive flowers and gifts during a relief and appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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U.S. Marine Corps. Sg. Maj. William Singleton, Marine Aircraft Group 49 sergeant major, gives his retirement speech during a relief and appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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U.S. Marine Corps. marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 49 stand at parade rest during a relief and appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Stuart Smith Jr., gives the retiring officer address during a relief and appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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U.S. Marine Corps. Sg. Maj. William Singleton, Marine Aircraft Group 49 sergeant major, and spouse, receives an award of appreciation from U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Stuart Smith Jr., during a relief and appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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U.S. Marine Corps. Sg. Maj. William Singleton, Marine Aircraft Group 49 sergeant major, receives the Legion of Merit award from U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Stuart Smith Jr., during a relief and appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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Marine Aircraft Group 49 holds Relief and Appointment Retirement ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps. marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 49 stand at attention during a relief and appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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U.S. Marine Corps. Sg. Maj. William Singleton, Marine Aircraft Group 49 sergeant major, renders a salute to U.S. Marine Corps. Brig. Gen. Leonard Anderson, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing commander, during a relief and appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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Marine Aircraft Group 49 holds Relief and Appointment Retirement ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps. Gunnery Sgt. Sykes, Marine Aircraft Group 49 ordinance specialist, renders a salute to U.S. Marine Corps. Brig. Gen. Leonard Anderson, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing commander, during a relief a appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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Marine Aircraft Group 49 holds Relief and Appointment Retirement ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps. Sg. Maj. Dorma Fitje, Marine Aircraft Group 49 sergeant major, renders a salute to U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Russell Rybka, Marine Aircraft Group 49 commander, during a relief and appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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U.S. Marine Corps. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 49 dress right during a relief and appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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Marine Aircraft Group 49 holds Relief and Appointment Retirement ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps. marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 49 stand at attention during a relief and appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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U.S. Marine Corps. Gunnery Sgt. Felicia Valadez, Marine Aircraft Group 49 ordinance specialist, renders a salute to Lt. Cmdr. Issac Comrov, Marine Aircraft Group 49 chaplain, during a relief a appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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Marine Aircraft Group 49 holds Relief and Appointment Retirement ceremony

A UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Corps. Air Group 49 is displayed for a relief and appointment retirement ceremony on July 17, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J. The relief and appointment is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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Marine Aircraft Group 49 holds Relief and Appointment Retirement ceremony.

Published July 17, 2022
By Senior Airman Matt Porter
87th Air Base Wing

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. --

The U.S. Marine Corps. Marine Aircraft Group 49 held a Relief and Appointment Retirement ceremony on 17 July, 2022, at Army Support Activity Fort Dix.

U.S. Marine Corps. Sg. Maj. William Singleton relinquished his authority as Sergeant Major of MAG 49 (Reserve) to U.S. Marine Corps. Sg. Maj. Dorma Fitje, and retired after 27 years of service as a reservist.

“27 years ago if you told me I would be standing here today I wouldn't have believed you,” said Singleton. “I'd like to thank my wife and children for that, you don't make it to this point without that kind of support.”