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    I MEF (Forward) reactivates for historic Afghanistan deployment [Image 1 of 3]

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    A senior U.S. Marine Corps officer is addressing a formation of Marines during what appears to be an official military ceremony, likely a change of command or unit event. The speaker stands at the front while color guard members hold furled guidons behind him, with additional Marines seated and standing in formation. The setting is an outdoor area in front of a military building, consistent with a Marine Corps installation.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    10.23.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Frances Candelaria 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    Lieutenant Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to the Marines, sailors and coalition force members of I MEF (Fwd) during the unit's reactivation ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 23, 2013. I MEF (Fwd) will assume command of Regional Command Southwest, which is comprised of Helmand and Nimroz provinces in southern Afghanistan, during early 2014.

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    Date Taken: 10.23.2013
    Date Posted: 10.23.2013 19:48
    Photo ID: 1039073
    VIRIN: 131023-M-JD595-001
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 8.57 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A senior U.S. Marine Corps officer is addressing a formation of Marines during what appears to be an official military ceremony, likely a change of command or unit event. The speaker stands at the front while color guard members hold furled guidons behind him, with additional Marines seated and standing in formation. The setting is an outdoor area in front of a military building, consistent with a Marine Corps installation.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place under a covered outdoor pavilion. Personnel in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are rendering salutes while color guard members hold the U.S. flag and a red unit guidon. The guidon reads 'Expeditionary Force (FWD)' and displays the Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem.
    A U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place, likely a formation, change of command, or awards ceremony. Personnel in desert MARPAT (digital camouflage) uniforms are standing at attention, with a color guard bearing the U.S. flag and what appears to be a unit guidon. A senior Marine, viewed from behind, faces the assembled formation.

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