Chief Master Sgt. Gregg Gow, serving as Chief Master Sergeant of the Mess, addresses the audience from the podium during the OSI Order of the Sword ceremony, July 31, 2024, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. From right: Chief Master Sgts Charles Pipkins and James Hoy, serving as Keeper of the Sword and Guardian of the Sword respectively, carefully place the hand-painted OSI sword in its place.