New commander takes helm of Marine air command, control group in Afghanistan [Image 4 of 4]

CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN

08.31.2011

Photo by Cpl. Samantha H. Arrington 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

Lt. Col. John R. Siary, the new commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 28, speaks to his Marines after taking command of the group from Lt. Col. Thomas Bajus for the second half of the group's yearlong deployment to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 31. "I am very excited to be out here and to get the job done," said Siary, a native of Albany, N.Y. "The first rotation of Marines did excellent out here and now we are going to build upon that and keep up the good work."

• Date Taken: 08.31.2011
• Date Posted: 09.06.2011 05:12
• Photo ID: 451872
• VIRIN: 110831-M-MF699-004
• Resolution: 4080x2720
• Size: 4.73 MB
• Location: CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF