Sgt. Maj. Willie E. Edens, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 sergeant major, thanks the Marines who went before him and informs his new Marines what he expects of them during the relief and appointment ceremony, July 25. After the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Herbert Gongora, the former MALS-26 sergeant major, retired after having served 30 years in the Marine Corps. - Sgt. Maj. Willie E. Edens, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 sergeant major, thanks the Marines who went before him and informs his new Marines what he expects of them during the relief and appointment ceremony, July 25. After the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Herbert Gongora, the former MALS-26 sergeant major, retired after having served 30 years in the Marine Corps.